The grain harvest is approaching the end for 2000. Most of the barley and oats have been harvested. Soybeans and corn are the only other crops remaining to be harvested. Winter wheat plots were planted the week of September 18. Rain in mid-September supplied much needed moisture for good skin set.
Yields are average for all other varieties.
Quality is generally very good. Some problems have been encountered in the Shepody variety due to sunburn and the diseases pink rot and pink eye. Some producers delivering to the processing plant are being required to re-grade loads because of excessive clods and rocks. Quality is very good and yields are average. Rain provided for a good skin set in all crops.