Winter wheat yields predicted to plummet

Kristen Sindelar
Jun 17, 2022
Jun 17, 2022

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From bread to pasta, wheat is a staple ingredient in U.S. pantries. Wheat farmers are doing their best to grow their wheat crop, but many outside forces are rallying against them this season. Variable weather patterns mix with increased production inputs, inflation and a war to add to the uncertainty for the wheat industry.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.