Wisconsin's Ag Landscape Set to See a Downturn in Winter Wheat and Oat Production

Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 -- 8:00 AM

(Blake Jackson, Wisconsin Ag Connection) Wisconsin's agricultural landscape is set to see a downturn in winter wheat and oat production for the upcoming year, according to Blake Jackson with the Wisconsin Ag Connection.

According to the latest USDA report, winter wheat output is projected to decrease by 14% compared to the previous year, settling at 15 million bushels. While the anticipated yield per acre shows a promising increase of 3 bushels to 79 bushels, the overall production decline is attributed to a significant 17% reduction in harvested acreage to 190,000 acres.

A similar trend is observed for oat production, with a projected 2% decrease to 4.49 million bushels. Conversely, the yield per acre is expected to rise by 5 bushels to 66 bushels.

However, the total harvested acreage for oats will also contract by 7,000 acres, reaching 68,000 acres. It's crucial to remember that these projections are based on July 1 conditions and are susceptible to changes influenced by weather patterns in the coming months.

While Wisconsin faces challenges in wheat and oat production, the national outlook for both crops indicates a slight increase compared to the previous year.

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