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Plot prospects 2: Do not assume November/December drilled wheat will be much behind those drilled in mid-October

In conjunction with Bayer we will be keeping track of winter wheat crop development this season as emergence is likely to be variable following the challenging conditions.

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Plot prospects 2: Do not assume November/December drilled wheat will be much behind those drilled in mid-October

In conjunction with Bayer we will be keeping track of winter wheat crop development this season as emergence is likely to be variable following the challenging conditions. Do not assume that late November...

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