Arctic Blast Worries Wheat Growers

Experts: Too Early to Gauge Damage From Cold Snap

Air temperatures dipped into the single digits across South Dakota early Wednesday morning, and most areas in central South Dakota received from 1 1/2 to 3 inches of snow. Some wheat growers are concerned the frigid temperatures may have damaged their crop. (DTN file photo by Katie Micik)
Air temperatures dipped into the single digits across South Dakota early Wednesday morning, and most areas in central South Dakota received from 1 1/2 to 3 inches of snow. Some wheat growers are concerned the frigid temperatures may have damaged their crop. (DTN file photo by Katie Micik)
Wheat growers in Kansas are somewhat concerned that recent frigid conditions could damage late-planted wheat while growers in the Dakotas are less worried.

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