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Mixed Market Trends Amid Rising Wheat Prices and Geopolitical Tensions
2/28/2026
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Story summary
- Markets show mixed trends on February 27, 2026, amid geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Russia in Ukraine.
- Corn prices rose 2.5 cents per bushel.
- Soybeans fell 1.25 cents.
- Wheat prices increased, with May KC wheat up 13.5 cents and Chicago wheat up 14.25 cents.
- Livestock data show cattle slaughter at 92,000 and hog slaughter at 475,000.
