The Latest Breaking News from CBOT

Can Wheat Rise to a New All-Time High?

The CBOT soft red wheat futures contract is a global pricing benchmark for the grain. Wheat prices have already traded to a new high for 2026, and the factors driving it higher could keep the bullish trend going and push wheat futures toward the March 2022 all-time high

Barchart · Sep 25

Can Soybeans Remain in the Teens?

The first time nearby CBOT soybean futures traded at $13 per bushel or above was in Q1 2028. Beans have traded in the teens in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. In 2026, the beans are once again trading in the teens, a critical psychological…

Barchart · Sep 10

August’s Top Commodity Performers and Underperformers

August was a bullish month for commodities, with gains in most sectors except for animal proteins and lumber. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue to affect commodity prices as markets head into fall.

Barchart · Sep 1

Can Wheat Continue to Rally?

Wheat prices have been rallying in 2026, as the new crop year is underway. After trading below $5 per bushel in October 2025, the price of CBOT soft red winter wheat futures reached almost $6.90 in May 2026. Wheat remains in a bullish trend in late May 2026.

Barchart · May 29

Wheat rises as drought knocks US crop rating to 30-year low

Chicago wheat futures saw a rise on Tuesday. This followed a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report indicated a 30-year low in condition ratings for the nation's drought-affected wheat crop.

The Economic Times · May 20

Wheat Rally Pushing Higher on US/China Fact Sheet Trade Numbers

The wheat market is rallying back higher at midday following a White House fact sheet release over the weekend. Chicago SRW futures are 25 to 27 cents higher so far on the day. KC HRW futures are 14 to 15 cents in the green at midday. MPLS spring wheat is...

Barchart · May 18

Wheat Falling at Midday

The wheat complex is facing pressure on Thursday’s midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 18 to 29 cents in the front months. KC HRW futures are leading the charge, with 20 to 22 cent losses. MPLS spring wheat is trading with 17 to 19 cent losses at midday. There were...

Barchart · May 14

Wheat Rallying on Tuesday, with Some Limit Gains Following USDA Production Update

The wheat complex is posting strong gains across all three exchanges on Tuesday. Chicago SRW is 32 to 42 cents higher so far on Tuesday. KC HRW futures are up 35 to the 45 cent limit on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat are rallying 30 to 40 ½ cents across most...

Barchart · May 12

Wheat Posting Thursday Losses

The wheat complex is trading with losses on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are down 6 to 11 ¼ cents across the board on the midweek session. KC HRW futures are leading the way with 20 to 22 cent losses. There were 5 delivery notices against May CBT wheat overnight, with...

Barchart · May 7

Wheat Facing Outside Pressure on Wednesday

The wheat complex is holding onto the Wednesday losses at midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 11 to 12 cents on the midweek session. There were another 41 deliveries issued against May futures overnight. KC HRW futures are 4 to 6 cents lower at midday. MPLS spring wheat is trading...

Barchart · May 6