U.S. wheat planted area seen at 42.7 million acres in 2026, lowest since 1877
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USDA estimates show 2026 U.S. wheat planted area falling to 42.7M acres, the lowest since 1877, with winter wheat also near 150-year lows as drought, freezes, high fertilizer/fuel costs, and export uncertainty curb planting. While current stocks may cover near-term milling demand, tighter forward supply and higher season-average farm-price guidance raise the risk premium for wheat and linked food-input costs.
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U.S. farmers are expected to plant 42.7 million acres of wheat in 2026, down 6% from the prior year and the lowest level since 1877. Winter wheat is forecast at 31.5 million acres, down 5% year over year, as drought, freeze damage, high input costs and uncertainty in export markets curb plantings. USDA’s first 2026/27 outlook put the season-average farm price for wheat at $6.50 per bushel. While stocks are currently sufficient to keep flour mills running, prolonged drought and elevated costs could tighten supplies and lift prices further.
