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KC wheat down 16% from May high amid poor crop conditions

Created at 2 Jun · 3:04 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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KC wheat prices have fallen 16% from their May high, dropping another 2% after confirmation of the worst crop conditions in decades. Good/excellent ratings for the crop are at a mere 26%.

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Key Numbers

16%KC wheat decline from May high
2%Additional daily decline
26%Good/excellent crop condition rating

Who's Involved

KC HRW wheat
market experiencing significant decline
KC wheat down 16% from May high amid poor crop conditions

↳ Why This Matters

The sharp decline in KC wheat prices, driven by historically poor crop conditions, signals potential supply shortages and impacts agricultural markets and food prices.

Key facts

  • KC wheat prices are down 16% from the May high.
  • The market fell an additional 2% following crop condition reports.
  • Crop conditions are confirmed as the worst in decades.
  • Only 26% of the crop is rated as good/excellent.

KC wheat has seen a substantial price drop, declining 16% from its May peak. This downturn follows reports confirming the worst crop conditions in decades, with only 26% of the crop rated as good or excellent. The market experienced an additional 2% decrease after these conditions were confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

KC wheat refers to hard red winter wheat futures traded on the Kansas City Board of Trade, a key benchmark for wheat prices in the U.S. Plains.

Poor crop conditions indicate a smaller harvest and reduced supply, which typically leads to higher prices. However, in this case, the market seems to be reacting to the severity of the decline despite the poor conditions.

This rating reflects the percentage of a crop that is considered to be in good or excellent condition, serving as a key indicator of potential yield and overall harvest quality.

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How It Developed

2 Jun · 2:57 PM
KC wheat is down 16% from its May high, following confirmation of the worst crop conditions in decades with good/excellent ratings at 26%.
@sizov_andre via PiQSuite

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KC #wheat is getting obliterated. Right after confirmation of the worst crop conditions in decades, with good/excellent at just 26%, the market is down another 2%. That leaves KC wheat down 16% from the May high. #Kansas #HRW #oatt #sizovreport https://t.co/isCJbtuSem@sizov_andre via PiQSuite

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