First Load and Pricing

[Landdownunder]

Mills need a strong supply of specific quality grain. Grain Companies can and do supply that and are careful they meet the specs so they don't lose the contract. Many farmers don't have as good of handle on their quality as it can be different throughout each bin if not well blended and sampled. It is generally stored the way it came in off the field and that can vary greatly.

you guys would have protein machines on farm?

[LEP]

you guys would have protein machines on farm?

No. Protein premiums are small most years. Pretty much everything over 13 or 13.5 in durum, you give away.

[ColevilleH2S]

...Protein premiums are small most years...

But the low protein discounts are always huge

[wmoebis]

No. Protein premiums are small most years. Pretty much everything over 13 or 13.5 in durum, you give away.

Yes no protein premiums but the mills still need guaranteed protein range, not too high and not too low, elevators deliver to spec or they lose contract. Protein is more important than grade in most cases we eat a lot of feed wheat but PX must be what they want.

[Hamloc]

you guys would have protein machines on farm?

Landdownunder, 1.8 tonne per hectare yield if I read correctly. In my world 26.5 bushels per acre. Is this an average crop for you or below average? I am guessing far below average.