Winter Wheat Headed by State

Texas - 95%

Oklahoma - 90%

Kansas - 84 %

Oregon - 32%

Nebraska - 29%

Colorado - 28%

Washington - 21%

Idaho - 3%

South Dakota - 0%

Montana - 0%

State Updates

Texas: Most of the state continued to receive varied amounts of rainfall. Rainfall ranged from trace amounts up to 3 inches, with regions North of DFW receiving the most. Harvest has started in South Texas has officially begun with an estimated start date of May 13, 2025 around the Houston area. The average test weight for the first few loads was 58.8 pounds per bushel with an average protein of 13.1 percent. There are also reports of combines starting to run in Central Texas, near Waco, with yields of 50-55 bushels per acre.

Oklahoma: Test cutting on southern border (TX side); no news on quality. Sizable portion of SW OK wheat won’t be cut due to heavy rain events. In NW OK a lot is going for hay likely due to price and what producers hope to have ready for the cattle market. Good wheat in the central and NW parts where it is generally dry. Rain in the forecast for southern OK. Hoping harvest starts in Altus area first of June.

Kansas: Really good wheat tour last week, predicted 338.5 mil bu crop for KS. Parts of the state could use rain. Now through May weather should hold in 60s and 70s, perfect for grain fill, so should add test weight. Rain expected this weekend, which will help yields. Cool, wet weather will delay harvest by a few days; expected to start in 3-3.5 weeks. Localized hot spots of wheat streak mosaic, but not major concern. Overall good wheat crop for KS.

Colorado: Forecast looks promising, cooler temps and measurable rainfall. Not hearing a lot about disease but sawflies have emerged.

Nebraska: Seeing WSMC and tan spot in localized areas, but not a concern. Wheat crop is close to 35% headed. Recent rains will help the crop and delay harvest by a few days.

Wyoming: Temps have been cooler than normal; probably 10-12 days behind average. Rain is forecast and will really help the crop. This is the worst conditions that NASS has reported this week of May in the past 10 years.

South Dakota: Good, widespread rains across the state. HRW is good but not great. With rains, producers are optimistic. Spring wheat was planted early and off to a good start.

Montana: Dry April and May has been average (not ideal); crop needs moisture. Southcentral and Golden Triangle areas are wetter, and those production areas look good. No rain and above normal temps this weekend. Spring wheat and durum crop are about 90% planted. Optimistic but need rain.