As a leading wheat-producing state, North Dakota annually attracts the Wheat Quality Council from Kansas for a thorough summer assessment. This year, the spotlight was on the quality of the Hard Red Spring wheat crop.
Dave Green, the Executive Vice President of the Wheat Quality Council, provided insights on the crop's current status. Notably, the planting season was similar to the previous year, leaning on the late side. This summer's heightened temperatures have taken a toll on the crop's quality. To gather firsthand information, the council meticulously visited 350 wheat fields.
North Dakota and Kansas are giants in wheat production, with North Dakota focusing on hard red spring wheat and Kansas on hard red winter wheat. News from these regions is crucial for the wheat industry due to their global market dynamics and relevance.
While the summer's heat wave has somewhat affected yields, and there were regions with scanty rainfall, Green remains optimistic. In his assessment, this year's crop is still above average. A silver lining to the climate challenges was the reduced threat from diseases and pests.
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Categories: North Dakota, Crops, Wheat