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 644.25
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 642.75
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. +0.23%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 741
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). 41,539
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. April 17 07:17

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.
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  • Prices can change quickly. Always call the buyer to confirm. (Market data may be delayed.)

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News Stories

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

BarchartBarchart•Apr 16 Wheat Rally Nearing March Highs at Midday
BarchartBarchart•Apr 16 Soybeans, Corn & Wheat Outlook 4/16/26
BarchartBarchart•Apr 16 Wheat Continues Higher on Thursday
Marine News Magazine•Apr 16 Taiwan bids on 105,950 tonnes of wheat estimated to be US origin
Successful FarmingSuccessful Farming•Apr 16 Kansas City Wheat Closes Up 16½¢ | Thursday, April 16, 2026
BloombergBloomberg•Apr 16 Australia Wheat Plantings Seen at Seven-Year Low on War, Weather
AgWebAgWeb•Apr 16 Grains Try to Extend Gains Led by Wheat on Drought Concerns: Cattle Further Correct
BloombergBloomberg•Apr 16 Iran War Drives up Australian Home Construction Costs

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Hard Red Winter Wheat futures.

KWK26 May 2026 USX 644.25 +0.23%
KWN26 July 2026 USX 656.50 +0.23%
KWU26 September 2026 USX 667.25 +0.15%
KWZ26 December 2026 USX 681.75 +0.18%
KWH27 March 2027 USX 693.75 +0.29%
KWK27 May 2027 USX 696.25 +1.09%
KWN27 July 2027 USX 690.00 -0.07%
KWU27 September 2027 USX 693.00 +0.40%
KWZ27 December 2027 USX 700.25 +0.18%
KWH28 March 2028 USX 705.75 +0.11%
KWK28 May 2028 USX 706.00 +0.11%
KWN28 July 2028 USX 683.75 +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

741

Open Interest

41,539

Previous close

USX 642.75

Day range

USX 639.00 — USX 648.00

Expiration

May 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 644.25

30-Day Avg

USX 666.53

30-Day Low

USX 584.75

30-Day High

USX 710.00

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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