Winter wheat, normally a cash crop this time of year, is expected to have low yields. This is due to a very dry year and no measurable snow in the great plains region for 297 days.
In Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, and other states that grow winter wheat in the northern hemisphere, cultivation occurs from September through December. This is to allow just enough time for the crop to "crown", or poke through the soil.
In a normal season snow would be vital for the plants survival as it insulates the ground and provides consistent moisture via constantly melting snow. Without snow, the crowns will not bud, the seedlings will freeze, and the potential for crop production is extremely low.
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