CBOT • ZW • ZWK26

Chicago Wheat (SRW) Futures (CBOT ZW)

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 595.25
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 606.00
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. -10.75
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. -1.77%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 19
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). 125
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 07 17:20

Price History

View historical price action for Chicago Wheat (SRW) futures contract.

My Local Cash Bids vs Futures

Preview i How this works
  • 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.)

Pick a location to compare nearby Chicago Wheat (SRW) cash bids vs a futures month.

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

News Stories

Latest news articles related to Chicago Wheat (SRW) from sources across the web.

BarchartBarchart•May 07 Wheat Extending Losses to Thursday Morning
Farms.comFarms.com•May 07 New Wheat Hybrid Shows Strong Resistance to Fungal Disease
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

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Chicago Wheat (SRW) futures.

ZWK26 May 2026 USX 595.25 -1.77%
ZWN26 July 2026 USX 607.00 -1.66%
ZWU26 September 2026 USX 622.00 -1.70%
ZWZ26 December 2026 USX 643.25 -1.64%
ZWH27 March 2027 USX 661.25 -1.71%
ZWK27 May 2027 USX 670.50 -1.69%
ZWN27 July 2027 USX 669.75 -1.90%
ZWU27 September 2027 USX 680.00 -1.63%
ZWZ27 December 2027 USX 693.25 -1.84%
ZWH28 March 2028 USX 716.00 0.00
ZWK28 May 2028 USX 708.00 0.00
ZWN28 July 2028 USX 675.75 0.00

Futures Contract

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

Commodity

Chicago Wheat (SRW)

Month

May 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

CBOT • ZWK26

Volume

19

Open Interest

125

Previous close

USX 606.00

Day range

USX 595.25 — USX 602.25

Expiration

May 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 595.25

30-Day Avg

USX 657.53

30-Day Low

USX 567.50

30-Day High

USX 728.00

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 • Jul • Sep • Dec

New‑Crop Reference

Jul

FND/LTD (typical)

Month‑prior FND; LTD near FND

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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