Fast-growing wheat due to warm winter could make crop vulnerable during late freezes
But as the final freezes of the year start to hit, farmers say the damage to crops can be worse because of that growth Fast-growing wheat due to Oklahoma's warm winter could make the crop vulnerable during late freezes. While some farmers are concerned about this year's freezes, others argue that the warmer overall period accelerated the crop more than usual. This can make wheat more vulnerable to the late freezes common in the state. Some farmers believe northern Oklahoma farmers may be at risk due to their larger acreage. However, others believe the consumer is not being concerned about an adequate food supply. Brett Carver, an Oklahoma State University agriculture professor, said the damage to crops can be worse due to the rapid growth. The wheat harvest begins in June, but OSU expects an earlier harvest this year.
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IS AFFECTED. WELL, JESS, THESE WHEAT FIELDS BEHIND ME HERE AT OSU DON’T LOOK LIKE MUCH RIGHT NOW, BUT THEY TELL ME THEY’RE ACTUALLY PRETTY TALL FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR. WHILE SOME FARMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS YEAR’S FREEZES, THEY SAY THOSE OF US WHO DON’T GROW SHOULDN’T BE WORRIED THAT WARMER OVERALL PERIOD REALLY ACCELERATED THE CROP. MORE SO THAN USUAL. THAT CAN MAKE SOME WHEAT A LITTLE MORE VULNERABLE TO THE LATE FREEZES WE’VE BEEN SEEING. BUT A FARMER FROM CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TELLS ME THIS GROWING PERIOD HAS ONLY BEEN GOOD FOR HIM. WE’RE IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE, HE SAYS. NORTHERN OKLAHOMA FARMERS ARE THE ONES TAKING THE BIGGEST HIT MAY BE AT RISK BECAUSE THEY GET THEY GOT A FAIR AMOUNT COLDER THAN WE DID BACK AT OSU. THEY SAY IT’S HARD TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF DAMAGE WE’RE LOOKING AT, AND WE DON’T REALLY KNOW BECAUSE WE HAVEN’T SEEN THE HEAD COME OUT OF THE THE WHIRL OF THE VEGETATIVE PART OF THE PLANT. DAVID VAUGHAN SAYS HE UNDERSTANDS IF FARMERS WORRY BECAUSE THAT’S OUR ONE PAYCHECK FOR THE YEAR. BUT EVERYONE I’VE TALKED TO SAYS THE CONSUMER IS GOING TO BE JUST FINE. THIS CROP LOOKS TO GOOD CONCERN DURING THE ADVERSITY. IT’S ALREADY BEEN THROUGH. OTHER THAN PRICE FLUCTUATIONS, UM, I DON’T THINK THAT THE AVERAGE CONSUMER NEEDS TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT NOT HAVING AN ADEQUATE FOOD SUPPLY. USUALLY WHEAT LIKE THIS STARTS GETTING HARVESTED IN JUNE, BUT OSU TELLS ME THEY EXPECT AN EVEN EARLIER HARVEST THIS YEA
Fast-growing wheat due to Oklahoma's warm winter could make crop vulnerable during late freezes But as the final freezes of the year start to hit, farmers say the damage to crops can be worse because of that growth A warm winter means a fast-growing period for Oklahoma wheat. But as the final freezes of the year start to hit, farmers say the damage to crops can be worse because of that growth. >> Download the KOCO 5 AppSome Oklahoma farmers said the crop is tall for this time of the year. While they said they are concerned about this year's freezes, Oklahomans shouldn't be worried. “That warmer overall period really accelerated the crop more so than usual," said Brett Carver, an Oklahoma State University agriculture professor. This can make wheat a little more vulnerable to the late freezes that are common in the state. One farmer from central Oklahoma said the fast growth has been good for him. “We’re in pretty good shape," said David Vontungeln, a wheat farmer. He said northern Oklahoma farmers are the ones taking the biggest hit. “Maybe at risk because they got a fair bit colder than we did," Vontungeln. At OSU, they said it's hard to know what kind of damage they are looking at. “We don’t really know because we haven’t seen the head come out of the vegetative part of the plant," Carver said. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Vontungeln said he understands if some farmers are worried. “Because that’s our one paycheck for the year," Vontungeln said. Despite any obstacles wheat farmers may face, they said the consumer will be just fine. “This crop looks too good considering the adversity it’s already been through," Carver said. Usually, wheat harvest begins in June. But the OSU professor said they expect an earlier harvest this year. “Other than price fluctuations, I don’t think the average consumer needs to be concerned about not having an adequate food supply," Vontungeln said. Top Headlines Monday brought tornado warning, severe storms to Oklahoma Women's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight recap Oklahoma correctional officer taken to hospital after being stabbed by inmate multiple times, ODOC says Oklahoma Supreme Court denies petition to rehear constitutionality of SQ 832 Neighbors react to eviction that ended with 1 dead after man set himself on fire But as the final freezes of the year start to hit, farmers say the damage to crops can be worse because of that growth. Some Oklahoma farmers said the crop is tall for this time of the year. While they said they are concerned about this year's freezes, Oklahomans shouldn't be worried. “That warmer overall period really accelerated the crop more so than usual," said Brett Carver, an Oklahoma State University agriculture professor. This can make wheat a little more vulnerable to the late freezes that are common in the state. One farmer from central Oklahoma said the fast growth has been good for him. He said northern Oklahoma farmers are the ones taking the biggest hit. “Maybe at risk because they got a fair bit colder than we did," Vontungeln. At OSU, they said it's hard to know what kind of damage they are looking at. “We don’t really know because we haven’t seen the head come out of the vegetative part of the plant," Carver said. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Vontungeln said he understands if some farmers are worried. “Because that’s our one paycheck for the year," Vontungeln said. Despite any obstacles wheat farmers may face, they said the consumer will be just fine. “This crop looks too good considering the adversity it’s already been through," Carver said. Usually, wheat harvest begins in June. But the OSU professor said they expect an earlier harvest this year. “Other than price fluctuations, I don’t think the average consumer needs to be concerned about not having an adequate food supply," Vontungeln said.
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