A concern with ACRE is the ""if"" questions.

Mold and insects can be problems for stored grain during the summer.

The 2009 crop profit projections are better than expected and are favorable when viewed in a longer historical context.

An average yield for North Dakota of more than 40 bushels per acre would result in no ACRE payment for wheat.

Crop prices are down from the highs of 2007 and 2008 but are still strong when viewed in a longer historical perspective.

The only time yield loss is noticeable is when larvae burrow into unopened buds, which prevents proper head development.

Monitor the grain’s moisture content and temperature to avoid losses.

Warm grain could lead to insect infestations and mold growth.