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Embracing Failing Wheat Acres

With winter approaching, it may be hard to watch the weather destroy your winter wheat crop, Being prepared and having a bakup plan may save your sanity. Brutal droughts across the country and difficult winters have led to the widespread failure of wheat acres. Dwindling wheat and forage supplies lead to rising feed prices, posing additional challenges to the industry. In early 2023, more acres were lost than any in recent history. Fortunately, American farmers are resilient, and there are steps producers can take to prepare for the future and minimize the damage of failed wheat acres.

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