in Kansas and Nebraska could curb output of the crop boosted prices this week, as forecasts for scattered showers in the Plains next week may not bring sufficient relief. "There are real crop condition concerns, The weather forecasters keep promising rains for some dry areas and then it fails to materialize in a meaningful way." A softer U.S. dollar also supported prices for the grain. May wheat gained 7 3/4 cents, or 1.5%, to $5.36 1/4 a bushel.