Farmers, especially in the Blacklands region, are working quickly to cut as many acres as possible ahead of the forecasted rain expected across much of the state this week. While precipitation totals vary by region, most harvest crews anticipate delays as wet weather moves in.
Tyler Norman, a farmer from Sherman and director on the Texas Wheat Producers Board, shared that harvest has started in Northeast Texas, noting that this is the earliest wheat harvest he can remember. Yields in his area are ranging from 40 – 50 bushels per acre.
In the Rolling Plains region, a harvest crew cutting northeast of Vernon reports yields averaging around 35 bushels per acre with test weights around 59 – 60 pounds per bushel.
