U.S. Farmers Planting Less Wheat, But Sowings of Winter Varieties Stay Stable

After 769 past bullish report events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.0%), and +0.2% over 20.

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After 180 past bullish report events, Wheat (HRW) moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -2.1% to +3.7%), and -0.6% over 20.

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• Jan 12, 2017U.S. farmers cut winter wheat acres to 108-year low - Manitoba Co-operator+2.4%
• May 12, 2023Lower-Than-Expected Winter Wheat Production Sends KC Wheat Futures Soaring-3.9%
• Apr 20, 2026Crop Progress: Corn 11% Planted, Soybeans 12% Planted, Winter Wheat Rated 30% Good to Excellent as of April 19+3.5%
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