
The wheat complex was in rally mode across all three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures closed 12 to 15 cents higher on the day to lead the bull’s charge. KC HRW futures were up 14 to 15 cents at the close. MPLS spring wheat was 8 to 10 cents in the green at the close.
The annual Ag Outlook Forum from USDA released initial armchair estimates for the 2026 wheat crop this morning, with planted acreage estimated at 45 million acres. Production is seen at 1.860 bbu, with yield at 50.8 bpa.