Episode 18

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5th May 2023

Wild wheat: What's behind the volatile markets?

Tight global supplies have held up wheat prices since 2020 due to the surge of Chinese purchases, La Nina's influence on yields, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and inflation. However, that price support is slipping.

On Tuesday, May 2, Chicago wheat prices dropped to a 25-month low. Then prices whipped back on Wednesday and Tuesday.

What's behind all the volatility? Is it Russia? Weather? Or something else entirely that farmers should keep an eye on?

Tune in as Jacqueline Holland explains the current fundamentals influencing the wheat complex, and where prices could be headed as U.S. farmers get closer to harvest.

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This weekly podcast will engage editors from around Farm Progress to discuss key issues impacting agriculture. From labor to technology, top issues to production ideas, this wide-ranging series covers agriculture in the United States.