USDA projected a U.S. average HRS yield of 34 bushels per harvested acre, about the same as a year ago. This is the yield that was used to project how much of a premium might be paid for 15 percent protein in the Minneapolis spot cash wheat market. The protein premium projections also depend on the July average premium for 15 percent protein, relative to 14 percent protein, in the Minneapolis spot cash wheat market. Daily closes of HRS prices during the July 1-22 period resulted in an average premium of 33 cents. Crop conditions may point to a lower average HRS yield than what USDA projected on July 12 and the possibility of an above-average protein content.
Damage can be due to leaf defoliation, stand reduction, stem damage and pod damage.
The calendar date and pest control later also affect ultimate yield. Check stands 7-10 days after a storm to determine the stand reduction. Determine the current stand versus the original stand. Count these losses as total losses if the plants are totally damaged below the cotyledons. Shredded or cut stems may lead to bruised plant stems.