Washington wheat growers say the wet early spring weather was optimal for the winter wheat crop.
Washington Grain Alliance executive Tom Mick says when it’s harvested this summer, the crop should reach the 5-year average of 145 million bushels. Farmers are hoping prices hold and they’ll sell the 2012 crop for more than $6 a bushel. The Washington crop was worth about $925 million last year.
There are some 3,800 wheat growers in the state. (AP)
