As farmers in northwest Minnesota start spring wheat harvest, reports of low falling numbers are starting to trickle in. It’s still early on in harvest, but Crookston-based CHS Northland Grain procurement merchandiser Tyler Aandal says the situation is being closely watched. “If you look at our trade territory in northwest Minnesota, we would look at the central part of that area and down. That’s a little north of Highway 2 and south that seems to be a little more susceptible,” says Aandal. “Those are the hot spots and areas we’re watching closely.” Rains delayed harvest progress last week. “The wheat quality has been scattered, along with the rains,” says Aandal. “Overall, things are going well. Farmers are happy with yields, but the wheat protein is lower. Quality is the main driver right now and I hope the weather straightens out so farmers can finish harvest.”
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