Russia-Ukraine Conflict Drives Wheat Prices Higher Amid Export Disruptions
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to disrupt global commodity markets, particularly wheat. December KC wheat futures surged by 33 cents per bushel to $7.67 3/4, with September Chicago wheat up 22 cents at $6.74 3/4.
The war's impact on grain terminals and export routes has exacerbated supply chain woes for Russia. News of Ukraine's strike on a Russian port in the Baltic Sea further intensified concerns about export delays.
Corn markets rebounded from Thursday's weakness, with December corn futures up 11 1/4 cents per bushel at $4.83 1/4 and March up 11 1/4 cents at $4.99.