https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/corn-and-wheat-prices-jump-to-highest-prices-in-more-than-three-yearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/corn-and-wheat-prices-jump-to-highest-prices-in-more-than-three-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/corn-and-wheat-prices-jump-to-highest-prices-in-more-than-three-years#u56978Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:42:03 +0000The UN food price index reached a four-year high as conflict and extreme weather drive up costs. Wheat prices have hit their highest levels since early 2023, while corn and soybeans also maintain multi-year highs. These surges coincide with record US diesel prices averaging $5.85 a gallon and Brent crude climbing above $92 a barrel. In South Korea, prices for napa cabbage and apples rose 26% and 22% respectively before the Chuseok holiday due to heavy rains and heat waves.Why it mattersGrain markets are reacting to a combination of fund buying, smaller corn crop reports, and Chinese soybean de https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/corn-and-wheat-prices-jump-to-highest-prices-in-more-than-three-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/corn-and-wheat-prices-jump-to-highest-prices-in-more-than-three-years#u53103Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:55:30 +0000Corn and wheat prices have climbed to their highest levels in more than three years. This rally is driven by buying from end users and funds, as well as reports of a smaller corn crop. Soybeans have also reached multi-year highs, supported by purchases from China. These grain market gains contrast with current lows in the cattle market. Market participants are now monitoring whether corn prices can reach 6 dollars.Why it mattersAgricultural markets are reacting to supply constraints and international trade dynamics. A looming trade war is creating uncertainty for producers, particularly in Iow