The Texas wheat harvest continues to progress as combines moved north into the southern half of the Texas Panhandle this week. Elevators reported taking in grain in the South Plains and a couple loads have been received from as far north as Amarillo. Harvest in the Southern Blacklands continues to progress and is currently estimated at 85 percent complete while harvest in the Rolling Plains is estimated to conclude by next week. Although some areas have seen a slight drop in test weights, quality factors are still quite good despite the less than stellar yields. Protein averages remain at or above 12 percent and test weights range from 59-64 pounds per bushel. The Soft Red Winter region, north of Dallas, continues to dry out and about 20 percent of the wheat in the region has been harvested to date.
Harvest Progress by Region:
- Coastal Region – 100%
- Southern Blacklands (South of Dallas) – 85%
- Southern Rolling Plains (East of Abilene) – 85%
- Northern Rolling Plains (Wichita Falls, Vernon, Childress) – 85%
- South Plains (Lubbock, Brownfield) – 20%
- Panhandle (Amarillo and North) – 2%
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