France reduces its soft wheat area estimates and predicts a drop in maize planting

After 1,006 past bearish report events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.6% to +1.8%), and +0.3% over 20.

• Feb 10, 2026France raises winter soft wheat and rapeseed planting estimates - Grainews+1.9%
• Apr 17, 2025France ups soft wheat area estimate+2.5%
• Aug 11, 2025France Raises Wheat Crop Estimate, Sees Fall In Maize Output | ESM Magazine-1.0%
• Aug 6, 2019France Increases Wheat Crop Estimate, Cautious On Maize | ESM Magazine+0.1%
• Feb 14, 2023UPDATE 2-France Nudges up 2023 Soft Wheat Area Estimate, Raises Rapeseed-1.2%

After 1,040 past bullish report events, Corn moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.9% to +2.0%), and +0.8% over 20.

• Nov 4, 2024EU cuts 2024/25 maize, soft wheat crop estimates+2.5%
• Aug 11, 2025France Raises Wheat Crop Estimate, Sees Fall In Maize Output | ESM Magazine-0.0%
• Aug 25, 2022EU slashes maize crop forecast again, increases wheat harvest estimate | Reuters+1.2%
• Apr 10, 2026USDA Raises Wheat, Corn and Soy Price Estimates - Farm Policy News+1.0%
• May 17, 2023France forecasts drop in maize area as drought, costs deter farmers - Markets - Business Recorder+2.4%