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title: "Drought and freeze slash Kansas wheat yield outlook"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286142509.md"
description: "Severe weather, including drought and late freezes, has significantly impacted Kansas wheat, with 78% rated fair or worse by the USDA. Hard red winter wheat futures have surpassed $7, with production expected to drop by 25% by 2025, leading to tighter supplies. Farmers are facing challenges such as high abandonment rates and overlapping planting and harvest schedules."
datetime: "2026-05-12T18:31:18.000Z"
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# Drought and freeze slash Kansas wheat yield outlook

Severe weather hits: Drought, late freezes, and hail have damaged Kansas wheat, with 78% rated fair or worse by USDA. Market impact looms: Hard red winter wheat futures topped $7 as production could drop 25% from 2025, tightening supplies. Farmers under strain: Producers face potential high abandonment rates, rapid crop maturation, and overlapping planting and harvest schedules.

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