bushel

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Wheat prices surged to record highs above $13 per bushel in early 2022.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Corn futures rose above $7 per bushel in early 2022 as commodities traders weighed fertilizer shortages and supply disruptions.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

This week, most-active wheat futures settled at their highest level since June 2024, at $6.58 a bushel, according to data from FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The most-active soybeans contract settled at $10.43 a bushel on Wednesday, down 10% from November’s high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Animal Hero, Second Class,’ and half a bushel of apples to any animal who brings him to justice.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell