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Extension warns of worst local wheat crop in decades, hay reserves depleted and wild‑hog damage rising
Summary
Wichita County Extension staff told commissioners the county’s wheat yields are the poorest in decades, driving hay shortages that forced producers to use roughly three‑quarters of reserves. Officials and Extension members urged coordinated statewide action on mounting wild‑hog damage.
Presenter (S1) told the commissioners the county is witnessing “worst wheat crops we've had in this area,” saying drought left deep soil layers dry and threatens the spring and summer rotations. He said surface moisture improved with recent rain, but deeper soil to three or four feet still needs recharge to support strong yields.
The presenter described the effect on hay supplies: producers who normally keep two years’ supply used an estimated three‑quarters to get through winter. Where wheat was harvested this…
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