AgWeb reports that Soft Red Winter wheat futures hit an all-time high on Friday in consecutive limit-up sessions, topping the 2008 record on continuous charts. Ukraine and Russia together account for about 30% of global wheat production.
A record SRW futures price signals acute supply fear and raises the cost of wheat used in feed rations.
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Record SRW wheat futures on Mar 4 show strong grain complex momentum, with corn following via feed substitution.