Wheat

Wheat production is a vital part of our ranching and farming operation. Our hard red winter wheat crop is used for grazing, producing hay and for commodity grain production. The Chain Ranch cultivates approximately 10,000 acres of wheat pasture annually.    

Wheat farming in Oklahoma and Kansas has many challenges.  Through the use of innovative farming practices, such as "minimal till" and "no till", we are maximizing production while at the same time protecting the enviroment by reducing erosion and conserving the sandy loam soil moisture.   Black rye is another invasive problem in this area and the ranch is constantly working to eliminate this problem. Round-up Ready Canola is being rotated into the field to combat the spread of black rye.  This crop rotation plan is yet unproven but reflects the cutting edge farming techniques being incorporated into our operation through a partnership with Oklahoma State Univeristy and Kansas State University.