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HARD WHEAT
10/19/2026
67 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
SOFT WHEAT
10/19/2026
7 Days in MODERATE VOLATILITY
MAIZE
10/19/2026
90 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
SOYBEAN
10/19/2026
62 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
RICE
10/19/2026
417 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
COTTON
10/19/2026
7 Days in MODERATE VOLATILITY
SUGAR
10/19/2026
78 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
COFFEE
10/19/2026
85 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
COCOA
10/19/2026
15 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
Days in volatility reflects the number of continuous days in the current level of volatility.
Excessive Food Price Volatility Early Warning System
UREA
10/16/2026
547 Days in LOW VOLATILITY
DAP
10/16/2026
547 Days in LOW VOLATILITY
POTASH
10/16/2026
547 Days in LOW VOLATILITY
The tool uses a statistical model to analyze weekly fertilizer price returns, and the fertilizer volatility is updated each week to reflect the most recent market conditions. Days in volatility reflects the number of continuous days in the current level of volatility.
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OIL
10/19/2026
49 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
NATURAL GAS
10/19/2026
182 Days in LOW VOLATILITY
Days in volatility reflects the number of continuous days in the current level of volatility.
Excessive Food Price Volatility Early Warning System
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