All Aboard Harvest, an online hub for harvest information sponsored by the High Plains Journal, featured Texas Wheat Producers Board member Bob Beakley yesterday.
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Wheat Grower Spotlight: Bob Beakley of Ennis, Texas
from All Aboard Wheat Harvest by All Aboard 2009
Bob Beakley is wrapping up the 2009 wheat harvest with one more day to go. Currently, Beakley and his son have cut about 1,275 acres of hard red winter wheat and 425 acres of soft red winter wheat. Beakley’s operation consists of one combine and one grain truck.
After experiencing freeze damage in April, Beakley lost about 50 percent of his crop. Although Beakley’s average yield has been 35 bushels per acre, he was disappointed after receiving the late spring freeze.
“We are pleased with our yields and tests weights considering the damage we received,” Beakley said.
Beakley also mentioned that the weather has been dry for harvest, but could really use some rain for their other crops, especially corn. Beakley and his son began harvesting on May 20, and will hopefully conclude June 6.
Bob Beakley is a National Association of Wheat Growers Director, www.wheatworld.org, and is on the Board of Directors for Texas Wheat Producers Board and Association, www.texaswheat.org.
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