Harvest, geopolitical issues continue to drive wheat prices

Mark Conlon
Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026

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Harvest of the 2026 spring wheat crop is wrapping up, which continues to put pressure on the market, but geopolitical issues are also having an impact.

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