June 16, 2025
With forecasts finally clearing up for many regions, fields are drying out and farmers are eager to resume harvest. In the Blacklands region, producers anticipate getting back in the field by the middle to end of this week. Some producers south of Lubbock missed the heavy precipitation last week and were able to harvest this past weekend. More farmers in the area are expected to join them throughout the week given adequate weather conditions.
In the Panhandle, harvest has kicked off in some areas, with early reports showing test weights around 59 lb/bu and protein averaging 15.6%.
June 18, 2025
According to the Texas Crop and Weather Report released June 17, 2025:
Central: Counties received significant rainfall of 1.5 – 7 plus inches, causing widespread flooding and saturated soils. Wheat harvest delays caused quality concerns.
Rolling Plains: Several counties reported rainfall with one receiving more than 3.5 inches. Wet conditions were causing fieldwork delays, including wheat harvesting.
Panhandle: Wheat and triticale harvests continued at a strong pace as small grain crops continued to mature. Randall County experienced a major hailstorm with many crops severely damaged and some considered a total loss.
North: The counties across the region experienced some flooding and sporadic rain showers, with some areas receiving up to 3 inches or more of rainfall. Winter wheat harvest was delayed.
West Central: Most areas received rain with many areas reporting more than 1.5 inches. Some areas reported 4-7 inches of rainfall for the week. Small grain harvests were on hold due to excess moisture and middle fields, but producers in drier areas were able to harvest.
June 19, 2025
Harvest has resumed in many areas of the Rolling Plains region with test weights averaging 56.5 – 57 lb/bu. Producers in the Blacklands region have also been able to get back in the field despite muddy conditions. They report test weights around 57 lb/bu.
With harvest about 12 – 15% complete in the Panhandle, early test weights are remaining consistent ranging from 58 – 62 lb/bu, with the majority of loads staying above 60 lb/bu. Scattered evening storms have impacted some areas in this region stalling harvest progress and causing isolated hail damage to some fields.
June 20, 2025
Producers around Amarillo are reporting dryland yields as high as 75 bu/a. However, the areas in the Panhandle that missed the early season rains are reporting dryland yields from 10 – 22 bu/a. Test weights in this region remain strong ranging from 58 – 64 lb/bu with protein levels anywhere from 12 – 15.8%.
