WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A new government report says the Kansas winter wheat crop is maturing more slowly than usual.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that about 14% of the wheat has now headed. That is near what it was a year ago, but well behind the 41% average for this date.
The agency also rated wheat condition as 10% poor to very poor, 32% in fair shape, and 58% in good to excellent condition.
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