Wheat futures are heading lower on Friday across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures are down 5 to 6 cents. KC HRW is 9 to 10 cents lower in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat is posting losses of 9 to 15 cents.
Thursday morning’s Export Sales report showed all wheat export commitments at 9.488 MMT of August 15. That was 31% above the year prior and is a 4-year high. It is also 42% of the USDA estimated full year projection, lagging the 44% average pace.
FranceArgiMer estimates the French wheat crop at 100% harvested and ending the season with a 49% good to excellent rating.
Sep 24 CBOT Wheat is at $5.04 3/4, down 6 1/4 cents,
Dec 24 CBOT Wheat is at $5.30 1/2, down 5 cents,
Sep 24 KCBT Wheat is at $5.20, down 9 1/4 cents,
Dec 24 KCBT Wheat is at $5.35 1/2, down 9 1/2 cents,
Sep 24 MGEX Wheat is at $5.54, down 14 1/4 cents,
Dec 24 MGEX Wheat is at $5.74 1/4, down 9 3/4 cents,
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