Wheat prices surge on global weather concerns-- Wheat prices surged Monday as flooding in Australia and dry, cold weather in the U.S. and China sparked concerns about global supplies. Wheat for March delivery rose 11.25 cents to settle at $8.055 a bushel. Heavy rains have flooded a vast area in northeastern Queensland state of Australia, one of the world's top exporters of the grain. The government there is extending emergency relief to resi
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