Kansas could harvest its smallest winter wheat crop in nearly 70 years as drought and early-season freezes take a significant toll. USDA currently projects Kansas wheat production at approximately 196 million bushels, down sharply from nearly 347 million bushels last year. The problem extends beyond Kansas. The national hard red winter wheat crop, traditionally the nation’s largest wheat class, is forecast to be the smallest since the 1957-58 marketing year.

<p>By: NATHAN STUEDLE</p><p>Kansas could harvest its smallest winter wheat crop in nearly 70 years as drought and early-season freezes take a significant toll. USDA currently projects Kansas wheat production at approximately 196 million bushels, down sharply from nearly 347 million bushels last year. The problem extends beyond Kansas. The national hard red winter wheat crop, traditionally the nation’s largest wheat class, is forecast to be the smallest since the 1957-58 marketing year.</p>

Kansas wheat crop could be smallest in nearly 70 years