Drought conditions are hitting hard red winter wheat production, with this year's yield forecasted at a record low, reflecting the toughest challenges faced by farmers in decades.
Drought is hitting the Great Plains hard, pushing winter wheat production down as farmers face one of the weakest harvest outlooks in decades and futures prices rise in response.
In the Pacific Northwest, canola farming is on the rise, with Idaho planting 100,000 acres, boosting pollinator habitats and benefiting local economies.
When it comes to the quality of this year’s winter wheat crop, only 27% of the crop is considered good to excellent. The Northwest is reporting much higher numbers.
The 108th Lind Field Day will take place Thursday, June 11th at Washington State University’s Lind Dryland Field Station in the central portion of the state.