U.S. winter wheat production will likely fall sharply on the year. The USDA projects this year’s winter wheat crop at 1.0548 billion bushels, a drop of 25% from 2025, largely due to widespread drought in the Plains, in addition to lower planted area. Harvested area is seen at 22.015 million acres, 14% below a year […]
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