Eastern Washington wheat farmers say a run-up in wheat prices in recent weeks is being caused primarily by the severe Midwest drought, as more livestock operators prop up feed supplies with the grain to offset dwindling corn crops.

Meanwhile, industry leaders don't expect this year's wheat production statewide to match the bumper crop of 167.8 million bushels in 2011, but they say conditions favor above-average yields and high quality this year.

The U.S. Department of...


Purchase Full Article - $1.50   |   Subscribe Online   |   Current Subscribers: Login


If you are a subscriber or have purchased this article, please login to view this article in it's entirety.