Wheat prices fell on Monday morning in the US.

At 9:47 am (Brasilia time) this Monday (15), the July wheat contract traded on Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) It was operating with a moderate decline of 4.50 points and 0.74%, quoted at US$ cents 573.25/bushel. Kansas City Bank Exchange (KCBT)The grain fell 7.25 points and 1.13%, to US$ cents 636.75/bushel. In the last session (18), the cereal futures fell 1.14% in CBOT and 1.30% in KCBT, quoted at 605.75/bushel and 644.00/bushel, respectively. However, during the week, the assets appreciated by 0.78% and 2.22%, respectively. On the other hand, in the weekly comparison, the assets recorded gains of 3.64%. CBOT and 1.50% in KCBTOn Friday (19), negotiations will be suspended in CBOT and in KCBT due to the holiday of Juneteenth in the United States. This morning, cereal prices were under pressure from improved weather conditions in the agricultural areas of winter wheat us United StatesAccording to the platform Kansas Mesonet from the Kansas State UniversityIn the southwest of the state, rainfall of up to 0.6 inches (approximately 15 mm) was recorded in the last 24 hours. According to the US National Weather Service (NWS), storms also reached the states of Arkansas, Illinois and IndianaThe agency also reports that the US Plains region is expected to see further deaths. rain during the day today. Furthermore, the global fall in oil prices It also exerted pressure on the prices of grain and other commodities. agricultural commodities North AmericanEven today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release its weekly reports on export shipments and U.S. crop conditions.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.