July 3, 2024
According to the Texas Crop and Weather Report, wheat harvest in the Rolling Plains has finished with average yields. Wheat harvest in the South Plains district was ending and yields were above expected levels. The Panhandle district received scattered showers, but hot and dry conditions quickly dried up any moisture. The wheat harvest continued in some areas. In the North district, Corn and soybeans did well and were maturing quickly while winter wheat harvest was nearly complete. Some areas reported poor wheat and oat quality.
Panhandle grain handlers reported harvest in the region is above 90 percent complete. Dryland yields have been variable with 35 bushels per acre being at the high end. Yields and test weights were slightly lower in the southwest corner of the panhandle compared to other areas. Test weights have ranged from 58 to 60 and protein levels are averaging 12 percent. Reports from irrigated fields continue to be strong with average yields in the 80s. The 7-day forecast includes chances for rain but most expect harvest to wrap up quickly.
July 1, 2024
According to the Texas Crop Progress and Condition Report, hot and dry conditions caused cropland to dry out quickly in parts of the state. Rainfall ranged from trace amounts up to 4 inches, with the Northern High Plains and South East Texas receiving the most rain. Winter wheat harvested reached 87 percent, up 13 points from the previous week, and up 2 points from normal.
Texas A&M AgriLife published additional variety trial results including locations for the High Plains region.
Bushland Irrigated Trial Averages: Yield: 106 || Test Weight: 60.4
Dumas Irrigated Trial Averages: Yield: 117 || Test Weight: 59.4
