MAIXFE • KW • KWK26

Hard Red Winter Wheat Futures (MAIXFE KW)

Front month May 2026. Live price, spreads, seasonality, and nearby cash bids.

Last iThe most recent traded futures price for this contract (the "board" price). Not a local cash bid. Can move quickly during trading hours. USX 675.75
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 677.25
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. -1.50
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. -0.22%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 37
Open interest iHow many contracts are still open (not offset or delivered). Typically updates once per day (often shows the latest available from the prior session). 76
Last update (UTC-5) iThe time we last refreshed the quote, shown in UTC-5 for consistency. If markets are moving fast, numbers may update a few minutes after trades happen. May 06 20:15

Price History

View historical price action for Hard Red Winter Wheat futures contract.

My Local Cash Bids vs Futures

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  • We show a few nearby posted cash bids and estimate basis vs the selected futures contract.
  • Basis = Cash ($/t) − Futures ($/t). Negative = under the board, positive = over.
  • Results are grouped by delivery point (we typically show the best bid per location) and limited in this preview.
  • Prices can change quickly. Always call the buyer to confirm. (Market data may be delayed.)

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Cash bids will appear here with basis calculations compared to the selected futures contract.

News Stories

Latest news articles related to Hard Red Winter Wheat from sources across the web.

AOLAOL•May 06 Freeze warning threatens already struggling NW Kansas wheat crops
Marine News Magazine•May 06 Oil Prices Sink As US-Iran Hopes For Peace Sink Wheat
High Plains Journal•May 07 wheat alternative crops Archives
BarchartBarchart•May 06 Wheat Facing Outside Pressure on Wednesday
BarchartBarchart•May 06 Wheat Pares Back Losses into Wednesday’s Close
BarchartBarchart•May 06 Grain Spreads: KC Wheat
BarchartBarchart•May 06 Wheat Falling Back with Outside Pressure to Start Wednesday
WFINWFIN•May 06 Will the recent cold temperatures hurt winter wheat?

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Hard Red Winter Wheat futures.

KWK26 May 2026 USX 675.75 -0.22%
KWN26 July 2026 USX 679.50 -1.09%
KWU26 September 2026 USX 690.50 -1.15%
KWZ26 December 2026 USX 705.00 -1.09%
KWH27 March 2027 USX 715.75 -1.14%
KWK27 May 2027 USX 720.25 -1.23%
KWN27 July 2027 USX 720.50 -0.93%
KWU27 September 2027 USX 732.00 -0.17%
KWZ27 December 2027 USX 736.00 -0.57%
KWH28 March 2028 USX 744.50 -0.20%
KWK28 May 2028 USX 730.50 -0.10%
KWN28 July 2028 USX 687.25 -0.11%

Futures Contract

Key details for trading and hedging. Always confirm dates and rules with the exchange.

Commodity

Hard Red Winter Wheat

Month

May 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

MAIXFE • KWK26

Volume

37

Open Interest

76

Previous close

USX 677.25

Day range

USX 667.50 — USX 681.75

Expiration

May 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 675.75

30-Day Avg

USX 689.71

30-Day Low

USX 584.75

30-Day High

USX 749.75

Contract Roll Calendar

Avoid delivery risk and expiry surprises. Here are common markets, months, and typical roll windows. For exact FND/LTD dates and tick specs, open the contract specs.

Contract Months

Mar • May • Sep • Dec

New‑Crop Reference

Sep

FND/LTD (typical)

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Recommended Roll Window

Roll ~5–10 trading days before FND/LTD.

DISCLAIMER: Dates and roll windows are guidelines. Always confirm FND/LTD and holidays on your exchange calendar or with your broker.
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