About 38% of U.S. winter wheat affected by drought
12/11/2023 12:21:51 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Colorado
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
North Dakota
Nebraska
New Mexico
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Texas
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Start Date: 12/11/2023
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About 38% of domestic winter wheat production is in drought-affected areas.
“Now, the good news is, even with still more than one-third drought coverage on that winter crop — that is the lowest number we have seen at any time in the last year, and we did see a higher number during planting,” according to U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Meteorologist Brad Rippey. “We saw a peak in the autumn of 49% winter wheat and drought. So, the numbers have crept downward. That is good news, and that explains why we’re seeing our best overall U.S. winter wheat conditions since the 2019 planting season.”
RFD TV (Nashville, Tenn.), Dec 11, 2023
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