Oklahoma Wheat Commission (June 9): Rains Slow Harvest; Test Weights Favorable

The 2021 wheat harvest is on the move in most areas of Southwest, Oklahoma, according to theJune 9 report from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission.

Some places around the Frederick region have been slowed due to heavier rains, but producers are hopeful they will start getting back in fields soon.

A large portion of Tillman County received a half to 3½ inches of rain late Sunday evening and early Monday morning.

In other parts of Comanche and Cotton counties where harvest has resumed, test weights have dropped slightly but are still favorable coming in at 60 lbs./bu. or higher.

Other regions in Kiowa, Washita, and Caddo counties are also reporting extremely favorable test weights ranging from 62 to 63 lbs/bu. for the most part with a few being reported as high as 65.5 lbs./bu.

Yields in most regions where harvest is being reported are coming in favorable across Southwest Oklahoma.

They are ranging from the mid 30’s to the mid 60’s depending on climate, rainfall and management systems.

To read the full report, click here.

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