Spring thrashed wheat

**Ron** · Nov 12, 2006, 23:14

about 8 years ago dad left cps wheat standing over the winter, probably lost 50% by spring. his was standing great in the fall and about 20% was`still up in the spring. i think in the swath would have been much worse.

If we dont get a hell of a chinook i will let you know my numbers in the spring (70 acres standing)

**dfarms11** · Nov 15, 2006, 22:44

One thing I've been told is cps is easier to shell than cwrs which is what i've got left.

**lesm** · Nov 16, 2006, 13:54

we had combined wheat(hrs)in the spring for the last 3 years and lost about 5 lbs in bushel weight over the previous year. this wheat had been swathed. heard of some terrible losses in standing wheat.

**Ron** · Nov 21, 2006, 21:49

Well finished combining tonight. approx 90 bushel crop before the snow. harvested 60 bu at 19%. unbelievable the amount that shelled out standing. The heads were so brittle the grain was popping like canola. At least it is done and I cant imagine what would have been left by spring. 90% of the field was standing great, shelling wouldnt have been as bad in the swath but I wouldnt have gotten it untill spring either? After the deer had their way with it.
Good luck

Spring thrashed wheat