The wheat market can make us hesitate. When prices feel too low, we wait for them to rise—and when they finally do, we worry they might go even higher. With 2027 Kansas City wheat futures at levels we haven’t seen in years, the most important question isn’t whether prices can climb further. It’s this: Can I make money at today’s price?

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2027 KC Wheat: A Proffit Opportunity Worth Protecting

Sep 23, 2026

The goal is not to predict the market. The goal is to protect profitability when the market gives you the chance.

The wheat market can make us hesitate: prices feel too low to sell—until they rise, and then we worry they may go higher.

With 2027 Kansas City wheat futures at levels we have not seen in years, the most important question is not whether prices can climb further. It is: Can I make money at today's price?

Profitability Matters More Than Price

Farms are not built by selling the exact top. They are built by consistently locking in profitable margins. If today’s price covers your costs and provides a return, protecting part of that opportunity can be a disciplined business decision.

The Market Is Giving Us an Opportunity

Weather concerns, geopolitical uncertainty, Black Sea tensions, and fund buying have helped drive a strong wheat rally. Are these the highs? Nobody knows. But when profitable margins are available, it is worth evaluating whether a portion of expected production should be protected.

Start With Your Cost of Production

Before choosing targets or contracts, know what it costs to raise wheat. Once you understand your cost per acre and expected yield, you can quickly see whether today’s market offers a worthwhile return.

WHAT DOES IT COST ME TO GROW WHEAT?

Crop Insurance Changes the Conversation

Strong wheat prices paired with favorable crop insurance guarantees can create a meaningful revenue floor. That foundation may give producers more confidence to forward-market a portion of expected production before harvest.

Focus on Revenue Per Acre

Do not judge the opportunity by price per bushel alone. Look at the return per acre, including:

· Higher wheat prices

· Improved insurance guarantees

· Yield improvement from agronomic practices

· Marketing discipline

Don't Wait for Perfection

Waiting for the perfect price often leads to no decision at all. Successful marketing is not about calling the high; it is about managing risk and protecting margins when opportunity is available.

Take the Next Step

Profitable 2027 wheat opportunities are available before the crop is planted. Know your costs, review your crop insurance protection, and decide whether today’s market justifies protecting a portion of your expected production.

The goal for 2027 wheat should not be to predict the market. The goal should be to protect profitability when the market gives you the chance.

Article provided by by Todd Schultz, Grain Marketing Manager.