Missouri Wheat Acreage Increases, Along With Hay

25 percent more winter wheat acres were planted last fall in Missouri, continuing the state’s bounceback from historic lows. USDA State Statistician Bob Garino…

Central MO Info · 22 0407 USDA’s Bob Garino on increased Missouri wheat acres

Garino says even with the increases in soy and wheat acreage, he was more surprised by the projected five-percent jump in hay acreage.

Central MO Info · 22 0407 USDA’s Bob Garino on increased Missouri hay acres

In total, Missouri farmers plan to plant 14.3 million acres of crops this season, up five percent from last year. That will include 189,000 acres of rice and 50,000 acres of oats.