Spring wheat market takes path of least resistance

Mark Conlon
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024

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With winter wheat harvest progressing at a fast clip and spring wheat harvest just getting off to a good start, the market was taking a slightly different tack with prices moving back.

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