Wheat Futures Drop on Potential for Canada Railway Strike

  • Farmers selling grain ahead of possible transport disruptions
  • A prolonged strike could end up boosting demand for US supply
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Wheat prices fell as the threat of a rail strike in Canada prompted farmers to sell the grain ahead of any transport disruptions.

Futures dropped as much as 2.4% in Chicago, the biggest intraday loss since Aug. 5.