Rainfall events deliver mixed conditions
Rainfall events over the last 30 days improved soil moisture levels for drought-stricken parts of the state but also left standing water and soggy, saturated soil conditions in others…
U.S. Hard Red Winter Wheat Farmers Looking for Rain
The 2021/22 U.S. hard red winter (HRW) wheat crop is developing under a range of conditions.
Freeze Damage and the Texas Wheat Crop
This document comments on the conditions and effects of prolonged freeze on wheat in the tillering stage and at other stages of growth.
Winter storm offers few silver linings
So far, there are few silver linings related to the winter storm system that brought historically low temperatures and a mix of precipitation throughout Texas…
Panhandle wheat at critical phase amid drought
Texas wheat acres in the Panhandle are at a crossroads due to drought.
Dairy demand for wheatlage increasing amid drought conditions
An increasing demand for wheatlage contracts by dairies for ensilage is causing a dilemma for High Plains producers.
Wheat production in the world higher than demand
News Channel 6 Now Wichita Falls By Alyssa Osterdock The amount of wheat planted in the world continues to go up and is starting to overwhelm the economy. Reports from the Texas A&M AgriLife Agency show the wheat stocks to … Continued
Food grains show steadiness amid COVID-19 commodity troubles
AgriLife Today By Adam Russell 903-834-6191 adam.russell@ag.tamu.edu Texas wheat producers could see an opportunity as food grains show steadiness amid calamity for other commodities, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist. Mark Welch, Ph.D, AgriLife Extension economist, College Station, said food … Continued
Texas wheat takes slight hit from freeze injury
AgriLife Today Adam Russell 903-834-6191 adam.russell@ag.tamu.edu Freeze injury in Texas wheat from late-spring frost caused losses, but most acres destined for grain production will likely recover, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Calvin Trostle, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension agronomist, Lubbock, … Continued
Pandemic Adds Pressure to U.S. Wheat Prices
U.S. Wheat Associates By Claire Hutchins, USW Market Analyst It is no secret that these are uncertain times. As countries across the world work to contain and combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is closely monitoring … Continued