yeah I cant remember what I used to pay for it, but we used to keep a barrel full too. Havnt bought wheat in probably 8 years though. Its cheap in north texas, I guess because they grow so much of it up there, but Im sure its alot more than it used to be. Right now Im just using corn since its the easiest and cheapest around here. I think i pay like 7 dollars for 50lbs. It just takes a little longer to get it really ripe then the wheat did. But your right, nothing in my opinion compares to the strength of soured wheat! that stuff is BAD! Makes you wonder why something that eats stuff like that tastes soooo good!