*US Wheat Futures Rise on Harvest Delays* •Wheat futures in Chicago climbed slightly on 17th June, 2025, for both soft and hard red winter contracts, as the U.S. winter wheat harvest is progressing more slowly than expected and is behind last year’s pace. Heavy rainfall, particularly in Kansas, has delayed harvesting operations. More rain is also expected in the coming days, which could further impact progress. Meanwhile, according to the USDA’s weekly report, spring wheat crop conditions have improved. The good-to-excellent rating has been raised to 57%, up from 53% the previous week and above market expectations.