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Quick Reference
Common wheat conversions. Print this page or save it.
1 metric ton
= 36.74 bushels
1 hectare
= 2.47 acres
1 metric ton
= 2,204.6 pounds
1 metric ton per hectare
= 14.87 bu/acre
1 pound
= 0.4536 kilograms
1 bushel per acre
= 0.06725 t/hectacre
1 bushel of wheat = 60 pounds. "t" = metric ton (1,000kg).
What moves the wheat market
Prices can change quickly. These are some of the main reasons.
Weather
Drought, heat, and floods can change how much wheat is grown.
World Events
Conflicts, such as Russia-Ukraine, affect production and exports.
Strong Demand
More people and changing diets keep demand for wheat high.
Better Farming
New technology helps keep supply steady and quality high.
Market Data
Historical prices, production and supply. All files are PDF.
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