Early the growth spurt in crops can be susceptible to winterkill, although the forecasts do not currently detect such risk.

Winter wheat planted in autumn, during the winter it is dormant, before resuming growth in early spring.

Wheat in Oklahoma, is already developing ahead in 7-10 days compared to last year, said David Marburger, a specialist in bread cereals of the University of Oklahoma. Oklahoma is the second largest producer of winter wheat in the United States.

Temperatures on the plains in the coming days are expected to reach more than 70 degrees Fahrenheit (20-23 Celsius) in the North to Nebraska, and up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit in some places in Texas and Oklahoma.

Farmers in the southern plains grow soft red winter wheat, the most common U.S. variety used in the production of bread. In the Midwest, warmer weather will affect the soft red winter wheat used in the production of biscuits and crackers.

Winter wheat with the resumption of growth begins to consume more water. One of the risks for soft red winter wheat is a drought conditions in Missouri, southwestern Illinois and Northern Arkansas, says David Straight, expert Commodity Weather Group. However, cool weather in late February should slow the growth of crops in the Midwest.

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