Wheat fields “head” – Week 3, Summer Crop Tour Game

“Wheat farmers are working with an Ontario Weather Network this year to keep fields in peak condition. A new online service allows wheat farmers to enter data collected on their farms – such as rain levels and temperatures– to calculate which of their fields they need to watch more closely. The tool helps farmers ensure they produce safe, quality wheat that Ontario’s food processing industry has come to rely on. This week Ontario wheat will begin to “head”. Grains will start to fill in at the top of the plant, growing bigger and fuller. After heading, the plant will flower and pollinate itself in preparation for growing its seed, which is harvested later in the season. Ontario wheat seed is ground into flour and used for baked goods such as cookies, crackers, and cakes. Ontario residents are invited to visit www.farmersfeedcities.com to learn how they can win prizes while learning about agriculture this summer.”