Introduction to Improved Wheat Guidelines for Improved Wheat Yields in Ohio Introduction Soft red winter wheat is important to the economics of Ohio's farm and food-related industries.
Wheat is the most widely grown food crop in the state.
Low prices and major production problems resulting from severe winters and certain diseases have limited the utilization of wheat on many grain farms. All crops in the farm system should be managed for maximum profitability, and increased wheat yield can result from improved management. University research trials and results from farmer's fields have shown many advantages for wheat in maintaining optimum yields in the other crops grown in a rotation, especially corn and soybeans. Wheat is a significant partner in the rotation sequence to maintain farm productivity and sustainability. High yields must be maintained for wheat to be a viable economic partner in the crop-rotation sequence.