Wheat harvest officially began the week of April 18, 2011, in the coastal region of Texas. The first loads were brought into Corpus Christi and early results show favorable test weights and protein averages just above 13 percent. The widespread … Continued
Last week USDA-NASS released new estimates pegging the 2010 Texas wheat production at 124.3 million bushels. This estimate is a one percent increase from the June estimate. Statewide yield is expected to average 35 bushels per acre, up 10 bushels … Continued
As harvest is set to conclude in south Texas next week, reports indicate that combines are gearing up throughout the Blacklands region and across the Rolling Plains. Elevators in Waco, Waxahachie, Fort Worth, Abilene, Wichita Falls and Vernon all began receiving … Continued
Wheat harvest in the valley began this week with the first loads arriving Monday. Harvest in the area is behind schedule this year due to wet, cool conditions, but the crop looks good. Quality conditions have been good so far … Continued
Leaf and Stripe rust have recently been identified in several areas of the state, with high levels occurring in South Texas near College Station and in parts of the Northern Texas Blacklands on some varieties. To date, leaf and stripe … Continued
The weekly NASS report released this week reveals that statewide wheat crop conditions are still holding strong. Although the report paints a rosy picture for the 2010 wheat crop, there is evidence of leaf rust and stripe rust in some … Continued
NASS is currently estimating that Texas wheat growers will harvest 112.2 million bushels this year, up 83 percent from 2009, and 13 percent more than the 2008 crop. While this data is still an early estimate, it is welcome news … Continued
According to the most recent report from USDA/NASS, published Wednesday, September 30, Texas wheat production for 2009 totaled 61.3 million bushels, down 38 percent from last year and down 56 percent from 2007. This comes as no surprise to those … Continued
The following summaries were compiled by AgriLife Extension district reporters: CENTRAL: The region remained dry. Producers were preparing land for the planting of wheat and oats. COASTAL BEND: The drought worsened as dry conditions and record heat continued. EAST: As … Continued
This week we received an updated crop production release from USDA. Total production for Texas was unchanged from earlier estimates. The 2008 Texas winter wheat crop is forecast at 66.2 million bushels, down 33 percent from last year and down … Continued