In terms of value, wheat is the fourth leading U.S. field crop and our leading export crop.
Wheat has two distinct growing seasons.
Many producers in the southern Great Plains use wheat as a dual crop. Dual crop means grazing the forage produced during the vegetative stage as well as harvesting a grain crop. Wheat pasture is a valuable source of high-quality forage, typically available in late fall, winter, or early spring, when other forage sources are low in quality and quantity. This paper discusses the agronomics, cultural, and livestock management practices of wheat pasture. Cultural Practices Planting date.