A Record Small Grain Crop Possible

Based on July 1 conditions, North Dakota’s spring crop is forecast at 306 million bushels. That’s up 14 percent from last year. The average yield is forecast at 56 bushels per acre. That’s up seven-and-a-half bushels above last year and would be a record high if realized. Durum wheat production is estimated at 53.4 million bushels, up 67 percent from last year. North Dakota durum yields are forecast at a record 46 bushels per acre. Barley production is expected to be down 45 percent from a year ago. USDA is projecting North Dakota barley yields to tie the record of 74 bushels per acre.