WHEAT. Wheat Most widely cultivated plant in the world Domesticated about 9,000 BC in what is now Northern Iraq.

WHEAT

Wheat

Most widely cultivated plant in the world

Domesticated about 9,000 BC in what is now Northern Iraq

World Wheat Production

United States10%

China15%

Rest of World37%

FSU-1214%

India12%

EU-2512%

Wheat

Most widely cultivated plant in the world

Grows well in cool climates

Used for flour

Wheat Flour

Wheat

Most widely cultivated plant in the world

Grows well in cool climates

Used for flourwhite flour -- germ and bran removed

Wheat

Most widely cultivated plant in the world

Grows well in cool climates

Used for flour whole wheat is more nutritious

Wheat

Can be spring crop or winter crop

Wheat

can be spring crop or winter crop

spring wheat is grown where winters are severe

Wheat

Can be spring crop or winter crop

Spring wheat is grown where winters are severe

Winter wheat is planted in early fall

Wheat

Can be spring crop or winter crop

Spring wheat is grown where winters are severe

Winter wheat is planted in early fallgerminates then remains dormant during winter

WheatCan be spring crop or winter crop

Spring wheat is grown where winters are severe

Winter wheat is planted in early fallgerminates then remains dormant during winter

usually harvested during summer months

HARD WINTER WHEAT IS PRODUCED IN THE GREAT

PLAINS STATES :KANSAS

NEBRASKAOKLAHOMACOLORADO

SOFT WINTER WHEAT IS PRODUCED IN THE

MIDWEST:ILLINOIS

IOWA

HARD SPRING WHEAT IS PRODUCED IN THE

NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS STATES:

N. DAKOTAMONTANA

MINNESOTA

SRW WHEAT > CBOTHRW WHEAT > KCBOTHRS WHEAT > MGE

25

30

35

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50Wheat Yield Per Acre (Bushels)

Yield Per Acre (Bushels) Linear (Yield Per Acre (Bushels) )

1975

/76

1977

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1979

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1981

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1983

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1985

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1993

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1995

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1997

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1999

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Wheat Acres Planted and Harvested

Wheat Acres

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es Duram Wheat

Winter Wheat

Spring Wheat

Wheat Production by Class

Hard winter38%

Hard spring30%

Soft red11%

White15%

Durum6%

1975

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1977

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1979

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1981

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1983

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1985

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Wheat Use