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 624.00
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 622.75
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. +1.25
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. +0.20%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 532
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). 55,887
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 15 04:57

Price History

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

My Local Cash Bids vs Futures

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  • Enter your town/ZIP (or use your device location) and pick a futures month.
  • 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.

BarchartBarchart•Apr 14 Wheat Rally Extends to Tuesday
BarchartBarchart•Apr 14 Cattle and Wheat Lead the Way in Tuesday’s Trade
Brownfield Ag NewsBrownfield Ag News•Apr 14 Winter wheat losses mount as drought worsens across plains
UkrAgroConsultUkrAgroConsult•Apr 14 Declining wheat stock quotes again put pressure on prices in Ukraine
BarchartBarchart•Apr 14 Wheat Rally Extending to Tuesday
High Plains Journal•Apr 14 Oklahoma Wheat Commission to hold District I election
The Western ProducerThe Western Producer•Apr 14 U.S. researchers bet on hybrid, GMO seeds to make wheat profitable again
ZAWYAZAWYA•Apr 14 Wheat futures rise as dry weather threatens US production

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Hard Red Winter Wheat futures.

KWK26 May 2026 USX 624.00 +0.20%
KWN26 July 2026 USX 637.25 +0.16%
KWU26 September 2026 USX 650.75 +0.27%
KWZ26 December 2026 USX 668.00 +0.19%
KWH27 March 2027 USX 681.50 +0.18%
KWK27 May 2027 USX 686.00 +2.89%
KWN27 July 2027 USX 682.50 +2.90%
KWU27 September 2027 USX 687.00 +2.81%
KWZ27 December 2027 USX 696.00 +2.73%
KWH28 March 2028 USX 701.75 +2.71%
KWK28 May 2028 USX 702.00 +2.71%
KWN28 July 2028 USX 682.00 +2.79%

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

532

Open Interest

55,887

Previous close

USX 622.75

Day range

USX 620.25 — USX 625.25

Expiration

May 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 624.00

30-Day Avg

USX 664.66

30-Day Low

USX 584.75

30-Day High

USX 702.75

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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