U.S.A., Northwest North Dakota: The temperatures here have in the 90s and 100s, according to Agweb report from August 17. Some crops look great while others are drying up. The difference in rain within a 10 mile area is a big factor. Barley in most cases is to high in protein to make malting although some has been very good malting.

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