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

Some grain may have gone into storage last fall at higher than recommended moisture contents.

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

With few exceptions, all crops show positive returns to labor and management in all regions of North Dakota where the projections were made.

There was a large difference in profit by farm type.

However, producers are worried about whether average yields in 2013 will materialize. Unlike last spring, soil moisture is depleted.

Make sure the grain is at the recommended moisture content for summer storage.

Higher grain temperatures reduce the amount of time grain can be stored.

Warm grain could lead to insect infestations and mold growth.