Harvest Update Archives

2025

July 11, 2025

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has lowered the 2025 wheat production estimate to from 69 million bushels to 59.2 million bushels. This reduction of 10 million bushels sets Texas at its lowest production level since 2018. NASS also reduced the harvested acreage to 1.85 million acres, but increased the average yield to 32 bu/a. Despite rain delays and late starts, combines continue to run in areas of the High Plains and Panhandle regions. A producer in Texline reports yields ranging from 80 – 100 bu/a and test weights ranging from 60 – 62 lb/bu. Storms on the forecast this weekend could stall producers across the Panhandle.

2025

July 11, 2025

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has lowered the 2025 wheat production estimate to from 69 million bushels to 59.2 million bushels. This reduction of 10 million bushels sets Texas at its lowest production level since 2018. NASS also reduced the harvested acreage to 1.85 million acres, but increased the average yield to 32 bu/a. Despite rain delays and late starts, combines continue to run in areas of the High Plains and Panhandle regions. A producer in Texline reports yields ranging from 80 – 100 bu/a and test weights ranging from 60 – 62 lb/bu. Storms on the forecast this weekend could stall producers across the Panhandle.

2025

July 9, 2025

Elevators throughout the Panhandle report consistent test weights of 60+ lb/bu despite recent rains. Irrigated yields in this region are averaging 70 bu/a, while dryland yields have averaged 30 bu/a. Producers are expected to finish cutting by early next week given adequate weather conditions, officially wrapping up their 2025 wheat harvest.

2025

July 8, 2025

Harvest crews in the western Panhandle have largely avoided recent storms. Though farmers on the eastern side of the Panhandle may get a break from the rain this evening, they have received anywhere from 0.01 – 2 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. An elevator in the Amarillo area reports average dryland yields of 50 bu/a and irrigated yields around 60 bu/a. Test weights in this area have stayed fairly consistent, but have dropped a few pounds per bushel as a result of last week’s rain.

2025

July 7, 2025

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimates that harvest in Texas is 83% complete, which is down 9% from the 5-year average. This drop in percentage is likely due to the high amounts of precipitation that has stalled combines throughout this harvest season. Wheat fields in the Panhandle and High Plains regions have received anywhere from 0.1 – 2 inches of rain in the last 48 hours. While some producers have been able to resume harvest after the holiday weekend, more storms are forecasted this evening, which could, once again, halt harvest operations.

2025

July 4, 2025

June 30, 2025 The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimates that harvest in Texas is 80% complete. While some combines were able to run this weekend, many producers in the Panhandle and Rolling Plains regions are once again stalled due to sporadic storms. Reports from the Hereford area this past weekend have dryland yields ranging from  30 – 40 bu/a. More rain is forecasted in these regions through Thursday. July 1, 2025 Producers across the Blacklands and Rolling Plains regions, who have not completed harvest yet, are expected to be cutting their last fields within the next week. Some producers still cutting in the Blacklands region are reporting low test weights ranging from 50 – 55 lb/bu. Over the past 24 hours, scattered storms across the High Plains and Rolling Plains regions  brought precipitation totals as high as 3 to 4 inches in some areas. July 2, 2025 According to the Texas Crop and Weather Report released July 1, 2025: Panhandle: Widespread rain caused delays in both replanting and wheat harvest. The wheat harvest was excellent, except in locations that received hail. In those cases, yields were 50% lower than expected. Dryland wheat that avoided hail damage was yielding 60 bu/a while irrigated fields ranged from 70 – 90 bu/a. West Central: Most wheat harvest was finished. Additional Comments from Brandon Gerrish, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension Statewide Small Grains Specialist:  Overall yields across the Blacklands region were lower this year due to the dry conditions that persisted through winter and early spring. Damage from Hessian fly infestation and late season rains lowered test weights in this region. While the dryland wheat south of Abilene through Central Texas failed or had very low yields, in the Rolling

2025

June 27, 2025

June 24, 2025  The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimates wheat harvest in Texas is 70% complete. In the Rolling Plains region, producers estimate harvest to be 75% complete with test weight averaging 59 lb/bu. Harvest across the Panhandle is stalled due to recent storms. Precipitation ranged from 0.13 inches to as high as 3.5 inches in some areas. There is more rain in the forecast later this week. June 25, 2025  According to the Texas Crop and Weather Report released June 24, 2025: South Plains: Mild temperatures gave way to heat and high winds, drying out soil. Silage cutting neared completion. Wheat harvest produced good yields. Panhandle: Dryland wheat showed more disease pressure than irrigated fields. North: Winter wheat was in fair condition. Some wheat fields showed minor sprout damage and rutting from equipment. Yields ranged from 40 – 65 bu/a, varying by location. West Central: Wheat harvest was nearly complete. June 26, 2025 Producers in the Blacklands region have resumed harvest as their fields dry out from the high levels of precipitation in previous weeks. They are reporting test weights ranging from 50-60 lb/bu. As a result of the rain, there are a few isolated reports of sprout in this region. Combines in many fields across the Panhandle are still stalled due to recent storms. Precipitation totals range from 0.2 to 3.5 inches. The forecast shows that some areas in this region may receive an additional 0.5 inches of rain or more as the week continues. June 27, 2025 According to a producer outside of Vernon, TX, combines have left the field and the 2025 wheat harvest has come to a close in this area. They report an average dryland yield of 32 bu/a and

2025

June 20, 2025

June 16, 2025 With forecasts finally clearing up for many regions, fields are drying out and farmers are eager to resume harvest. In the Blacklands region, producers anticipate getting back in the field by the middle to end of this week. Some producers south of Lubbock missed the heavy precipitation last week and were able to harvest this past weekend. More farmers in the area are expected to join them throughout the week given adequate weather conditions. In the Panhandle, harvest has kicked off in some areas, with early reports showing test weights around 59 lb/bu and protein averaging 15.6%. June 18, 2025 According to the Texas Crop and Weather Report released June 17, 2025: Central: Counties received significant rainfall of 1.5 – 7 plus inches, causing widespread flooding and saturated soils. Wheat harvest delays caused quality concerns. Rolling Plains: Several counties reported rainfall with one receiving more than 3.5 inches. Wet conditions were causing fieldwork delays, including wheat harvesting. Panhandle: Wheat and triticale harvests continued at a strong pace as small grain crops continued to mature. Randall County experienced a major hailstorm with many crops severely damaged and some considered a total loss. North: The counties across the region experienced some flooding and sporadic rain showers, with some areas receiving up to 3 inches or more of rainfall. Winter wheat harvest was delayed. West Central: Most areas received rain with many areas reporting more than 1.5 inches. Some areas reported 4-7 inches of rainfall for the week. Small grain harvests were on hold due to excess moisture and middle fields, but producers in drier areas were able to harvest. June 19, 2025 Harvest has resumed in many areas of the Rolling Plains region with test weights averaging

2025

June 13, 2025

June 10, 2025 Over the past week, many areas across the state have experienced widespread rainfall, with totals ranging from 0.2 to 7 inches. The heaviest precipitation was reported in the Rolling Plains, Cross Timbers and Blacklands regions. Some of these storms were severe, resulting in localized hail damage with the more mature wheat being heavily impacted. With more rain forecasted throughout the week, most harvest crews remain stalled across the state. Those able to harvest in the Blacklands report an average test weight of 58 lb/bu and yields around 60 bu/ac for SRW wheat. In the Rolling Plains, harvest is estimated to be 50% to 66% complete, with average test weights ranging from 62 to 63 lb/bu. Tyler Norman, a producer in Howe, TX, provided this photo displaying the current status of his field:  June 11, 2025 According to the Texas Crop and Weather Report released June 10, 2025: Central: Counties across the district received good rainfall with reports of more than 2 inches in some areas. Continued wet conditions severely hampered wheat harvest and hay cutting operations, with producers struggling to find dry windows of time for field work. Rolling Plains: Farmers and ranchers across the district continue to receive moisture. Many wheat fields were too wet for large equipment to access for harvest. Southeast: Many areas received rainfall, with up to 4 inches reported in northern areas of San Jacinto County. Winter wheat harvest was nearly complete. Panhandle: Forage harvesting for silage and hay came to a standstill due to rain events. North: Wheat harvest continued, and some remaining wheat was damaged by storms. The wet conditions mean further delays for harvest and reduced grain quality. West Central: Rainfall was scattered, with some areas reporting up

2025

June 6, 2025

June 2, 2025 Reports from South Texas indicate harvest is coming to a close in that region over the next few days, given adequate weather conditions. Average test weight is 59.8 lbs/bu with an average protein of 13.2%. Harvest has started in areas of the Rolling Plains and Cross Timbers regions. Producers reported an average test weight of 20-25 lb/bu. Combines are running in the Blacklands region with average yields anywhere from 40-80 bu/ac. June 3, 2025  Producers in the Rolling Plains are reporting yields from 20-45 bu/ac with test weights ranging from 60-62 lb/bu. Reports from the Cross Timbers region show yields ranging from 30-50 bu/ac and test weights from 58-60 lb/bu. However, both of these regions are expecting precipitation scattered throughout the week that could impact harvest operations. June 4, 2025  According to the Texas Crop and Weather Report released June 3, 2025:  North: Overall weather conditions were cool and wet. Some counties received significant rain, which caused delays to harvest and fieldwork. Central: Counties across the district received 1-5 inches of rainfall. First cuttings in hay operations and small grain harvests were interrupted by wet field conditions, with wheat combining halted due to concerns about grain sprouting and quality issues. West Central: Scattered storms occurred mid- to late-week. Some producers started harvesting wheat fields but needed drier conditions. Wheat harvest was about halfway complete. Panhandle: The district received rainfall and unseasonably cool weather, furthering development of small grain fields. Rolling Plains: Farmers were waiting for drier days to get equipment into fields for wheat harvest. Rain and wet conditions caused some concern about wheat test weights and sprouting in the heads. June 6, 2025 Scattered precipitation has stalled harvest operations across the state. Producers in

2025

May 30, 2025

May 27, 2025 According to the Texas Crop Progress and Condition Report published by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), winter wheat harvest progressed throughout the state; however, rainfall slowed harvest in some areas. Winter wheat harvested reached 17 percent, down 2 points from the previous year and down 1 point from normal. Crop condition ratings for wheat are 26% good to excellent; 40% fair; and 34% poor to very poor. May 28, 2025 HRW harvest in the Texas Blacklands region is continuing to progress north, but SRW harvest is still at least a week out, according to Attebury Grain in Saginaw. The Attebury location in Saginaw reported area yields ranging from 15  to 60 bushels per acre. Test weights have been consistent with an average of 60 pounds and protein levels ranging from 9 – 12.5% with an average of 10.6%. May 29, 2025 According to the Texas Crop and Weather Report released May 29, 2025:  Central: Wheat harvest continued in Central Texas with variable yields from 20 to 70 bushels per acre. In the West Central region, harvest was underway with some rain delays. Yields ranged from 35 to 50 bushels per acre with good test weights. North Texas: North Texas wheat was still a week to 10-days off from harvest while conditions were fair to good. Rolling Plains: Rolling Plains farmers faced localized damage to crops from small storm systems. Limited cutting had occurred but most were waiting on fields to dry down. Panhandle: In the Panhandle, wheat conditions were fair to good and wheatlage harvest was progressing rapidly. South Plains: In the South Plains Region most wheat was cut for hay or being grazed. Seed wheat harvest will begin shortly. Other Regions: In the Far West, South

2025

May 23, 2025

May 19, 2025 Harvest in South Texas has officially begun with an estimated start date of May 13, 2025 around the Houston area. The average test weight for the first few loads was 58.8 pounds per bushel with an average protein of 13.1 percent. There are also reports of combines starting to run in areas of the Blacklands with yields of 50-55 bushels per acre. May 21, 2025 According to the Texas Crop and Weather Report released May 20, 2025:  Central: The recent weather varied across the district with intermittent rain followed by warmer temperatures and occasional severe storms, including hail. Wheat and oat harvests got underway as fields dried, with good yields reported in some areas. South Plains: Wheat for grain was either being harvested or sprayed for harvest in the next month. Wheat silage was being cut. South: Approximately 2,500 acres of row crops were damaged by the wind and hail. Row crops continued to progress well, benefiting from good soil moisture. Winter wheat was being harvested. May 22, 2025 Harvest is in full swing across South and Central Texas and is predicted to last two more weeks given suitable weather conditions. Top Tier Grain and Feed in Miles reported yields ranging anywhere from 5 bu/a to 40 bu/a with an average of 20 bu/a. Quality is very high with test weights averaging 62.6 lb/bu and protein levels around 13.2%.