When planted late, small grains develop during warmer temperatures that are detrimental to yield.

The prospects for the normal development of winter wheat that survived the winter and spring flooding is quite good.

Top-dressing should begin as soon as practical.

Black grass bugs feed on a variety of grasses, such as crested wheat grass, brome grass, bluegrass and orchard grass, and field crops, such as wheat, barley, ...

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

This disease has been reported statewide in winter and spring wheat, plus durum.

Across the state, there are many reports of abysmal protein levels.

Winter cereals provide spring nesting cover as well as additional cropping options to growers.

Stored wheat and barley should be cooled and checked for moisture content to prevent deterioration.

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