Jeffery Krohn, chairman of the Michigan Wheat Program, has expressed apprehension regarding the potential impact of anticipated rains this week on the ongoing harvest. Speaking to Brownfield, Krohn highlighted the diligent efforts of farmers in Michigan’s Thumb region to swiftly combine wheat before its quality deteriorates.
“While much of the wheat to the west of us has already been harvested with minimal quality concerns and average to above-average yields,” Krohn stated, “areas east toward Lake Huron still have significant quantities of wheat awaiting harvest, now on the brink of readiness.”
To preempt the adverse effects of impending weather conditions, Krohn revealed that farmers like himself in Huron County have already harvested approximately 20 percent of their crop. “We’ve installed our own drying equipment, which gives us an advantage,” Krohn emphasized. “Thus far, we’ve been harvesting wheat with moisture levels ranging between 18 to 20 percent. However, we’re navigating around sporadic rain showers and are bracing for substantial rainfall in the coming days.”
Krohn also expressed concerns about potential white mold issues in soybeans and dry beans, exacerbated by the warm and wet weather prevailing in the region.
This cautious approach underscores the challenges faced by Michigan farmers during this critical phase of the wheat harvest season, emphasizing the importance of swift action amidst unpredictable weather patterns.
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