CME Hard Red Winter Wheat Contracts and Re-Introduction of a Grain Sorghum Futures

Presentation and discussion on the details and mechanics of changes to CME Hard Red Winter Wheat Contracts and the Re-Introduction of a Grain Sorghum Futures Contract (a precursor to content in a white paper).

This seminar will be presented by Guy Allen and Dan O'Brien of Kansas State University.

Representatives from CME Group are anticipated to be in attendance.

When: February 23, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT

Where: Auditorium at the IGP Institute, 1980 Kimball Ave, Manhattan, Kansas 66506

Who Should Attend: In-Person Seminar – Merchandising Managers, Grain Trading Managers, Grain Merchandising Managers, VP of Grain and/or Risk Management, CEOs

Attendance is free, but registration is required.

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Agenda

1:00 p.m.    Welcome to IGP
1:15 p.m.    Session 1. Changes to the CME Kansas Hard Red Winter Wheat Contract
2:15 p.m.    Coffee / Tea Break
2:30 p.m.    Session 2. Re-Introduction of a Grain Sorghum Futures Contract by the CME Group
4:00 p.m.    Expected Close
This meeting is live and will be adopting the principles of the "Chatham House rule."
What is the Chatham House rule?
Questions? Please reach out to Guy H. Allen at guyhallen@ksu.edu or IGP@ksu.edu, or
Dan O'Brien at dobrien@ksu.edu
We look forward to the conversation and will be in touch shortly.