Mississippi wheat growers will be among an elite group of farmers who will be able to enjoy record high prices. While the yield prospects are dim for the nation's leading wheat producing states, Mississippi's crop looks promising.
Stocks are among the lowest ever and demand continues to be strong.
Mississippi farmers picked a good year to increase wheat acreage 28 percent. The state has about 230,000 acres of wheat. The Mississippi Agricultural Statistics Service recently reported 75 percent of the crop is in good to excellent condition. Charlie Estess, Coahoma County agricultural agent, said he expects good yields for 1996. Currently, the crop is disease free with the heading stage well underway.