May 19, 2025
Harvest 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 areas of the Blacklands with yields of 50-55 bushels per acre.
May 21, 2025
According to the Texas Crop and Weather Report released May 20, 2025:
Central: The recent weather varied across the district with intermittent rain followed by warmer temperatures and occasional severe storms, including hail. Wheat and oat harvests got underway as fields dried, with good yields reported in some areas.
South Plains: Wheat for grain was either being harvested or sprayed for harvest in the next month. Wheat silage was being cut.
South: Approximately 2,500 acres of row crops were damaged by the wind and hail. Row crops continued to progress well, benefiting from good soil moisture. Winter wheat was being harvested.
May 22, 2025
Harvest is in full swing across South and Central Texas and is predicted to last two more weeks given suitable weather conditions. Top Tier Grain and Feed in Miles reported yields ranging anywhere from 5 bu/a to 40 bu/a with an average of 20 bu/a. Quality is very high with test weights averaging 62.6 lb/bu and protein levels around 13.2%.
