HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It appears that, for the most part, the wheat crop in central Kansas survived several severe cold snaps during the month of April.
“The fields are looking pretty good, pretty green, and starting to head out,” Kallie Turner, Kingman County Extension agent, said. “This week there’s supposed to be some cooler temperatures, but if we get some warmer temperatures here soon we’ll be right on track.”
The crop had to endure two weeks of very cold weather with temperatures down in the mid 20s. Turner says enough time has passed that any damage would have shown up by now.
“I haven’t heard of much,” Turner said. “It could take a little longer to see some of that (damage, but we’ve been through that period and I’ve heard of some, but I don’t think it will be detrimental.”
If the weather warms up and cooperates, Turner says harvest could be about six to eight weeks away.
“Probably looking at mid-June, end of June, as long as we get those temperatures, but we’re looking really good.”