The hard red winter wheat crop in the Central Plains needs some help. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the combination of no rain, no snow and sub-zero temperatures is putting stress on the crop
The hard red winter wheat crop in the Central Plains needs some help. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the combination of no rain, no snow and sub-zero temperatures is putting stress on the crop.
Brad Rippey, USDA Meteorologist; "western Nebraska."
Rippey says the Northern Plains got some snow cover in the last week and the Southern Plains about an inch of rain. About two-thirds of the red winter wheat crop is now listed in good shape.
About two-thirds of the red winter wheat crop is in good shape but USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey is concerned about portions of Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado. That area continues to remain dry.
Rippey; "winter kill."
Rippey says the Northern Plains received snow cover and the Southern Plains about an inch of rain within the last week.
The latest red winter wheat crop report has both good and bad news.
Rippey; "good shape."
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says areas of the Northern and Southern Plains received snow or rain but the Central Plains remain questionable. He says parts of Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado received no moisture and that is putting drought stress on a poorly established crop and there is concern of winter kill.
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(Courtesy of Nebraska Radio Network)
