WHEAT

WHEAT

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

Wheat Most widely cultivated plant in the world Grows well in cool climates

Wheat Most widely cultivated plant in the world Grows well in cool climates Used for flour

Wheat Most widely cultivated plant in the world Grows well in cool climates Used for flour superior keeping and baking qualities

Wheat Most widely cultivated plant in the world Grows well in cool climates Used for flour white 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 fall germinates then remains dormant during winter

Can be spring crop or winter crop Spring wheat is grown where winters are severe Winter wheat is planted in early fall germinates then remains dormant during winter usually harvested during summer months Wheat

HARD WINTER WHEAT IS PRODUCED IN THE GREAT PLAINS STATES : KANSAS NEBRASKA OKLAHOMA COLORADO

SOFT WINTER WHEAT IS PRODUCED IN THE MIDWEST: ILLINOIS IOWA

HARD SPRING WHEAT IS PRODUCED IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS STATES: N. DAKOTA MONTANA MINNESOTA

SRW WHEAT > CBOT HRW WHEAT > KCBOT HRS WHEAT > MGE

WHEAT

WHEAT

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