Ukraine Seeds 94% of 2026 Spring Grain Area as Wheat Futures Slip 3 to 7 Cents

3 articles · Updated · Pro Farmer · May 26

Ukraine has sown 94% of its planned 2026 spring grain area, the economy ministry said, signaling the planting campaign is nearly complete.
Wheat futures were mixed after the update: winter wheat contracts fell 3 to 7 cents, while HRS wheat gained about 4 cents and SRW wheat logged a fourth straight weaker session.
USDA reported weekly wheat export inspections of 368,455 metric tons, up 132,097 tons from the prior week, with cumulative inspections running 10.2% ahead of a year earlier.
Rain risks in the southern U.S. wheat belt could delay harvest and hurt quality in some Delta and Southeast areas, while wetter Plains conditions are also drawing closer scrutiny.

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