Most Illinois wheat escaped damage from severe storms across the state, but recent rainfall could affect crops not already harvested.
Tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, wind, hail and flooding all impacted the Midwest in recent weeks.
Illinois Wheat Association President Tracy Heuerman says the wheat harvest is about done in the southern third of the state but just getting started farther north.
Heuerman said wind was not a huge factor outside of areas hit by tornadoes, but rain could delay the harvest in central Illinois.
According to the IWA, more than 80% of the state’s wheat production comes from the southern half of Illinois.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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