Wheat harvest progressed across the state this week. Harvest in the Blacklands area south of Dallas is currently estimated at 50 percent complete with yields averaging close to 50 bushels per acre. Harvest in much of the Rolling Plains region, including Throckmorton and Wichita Falls, has progressed quickly, despite being at least two weeks ahead of schedule. Quality factors in both regions have been very good with test weights averaging 61-62 pounds per bushel, and protein levels above 12 percent. Yields in the Rolling Plains are disappointing at best and range from 10-20 bushels per acre. Producers in the Texas Panhandle and Western Rolling Plains are still watering irrigated fields.
The Soft Red Winter Wheat harvest kicked off this week in the area north of Dallas and yields are expected to be some of the best in the state due to timely rainfall.
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