Drought reduced wheat, barley, bean production; consumers can expect higher prices
10/3/2021 1:13:31 AM
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Start Date: 9/9/2021
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The most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture report indicated that drought significantly lowered wheat, barley and bean production. Durum wheat yields will likely be down 50% from 2020, while production of other spring wheats were predicted to be 41% lower. Barley yields were more than 33% lower. Dry, edible beans, including black-eyed peas, were also substantially lower, due to drought.
Fewer acres were planted. This could mean higher prices on some products.
Consumers can expect to pay more for flour, pasta, beer, animal feed and more.
The Bryan-College Station Eagle (Texas), Sept 9, 2021
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