However, at this point the trends look positive. Missouri and Indiana test weights are variable enough that caution is warranted in these regions. Earlier projections of low falling numbers in Missouri are further verified and falling numbers as low as 68 sec are reported. Indiana falling numbers range from 181 up to 397 seconds. New grade data is reported this week.
Total defects are higher, likely due to sprout damaged kernels from Missouri.
Flour characteristics for Virginia are tabulated and are commensurate with good soft wheat flour quality, i.e. farinograph and alveograph data are typical and unremarkable. Of interest is the wheat kernel size data, which indicate very large, plump kernels from this region. As you can see from the photos below, barley harvest has already started.