A century ago, Illinois farmers led the U.S. in growing the most wheat. However, after World War II, the demand for corn and soybeans created a shift. Still, wheat remains an important crop in Illinois. Read on for interesting facts and stats about wheat.
Southern Illinois has a longer growing season, allowing for wheat to be harvested in time for soybeans to be planted as a double-crop (two crops growing in the same field at different times of the year).
