Oklahoma wheat producers are entering a critical stretch as drought stress, uneven rainfall, disease pressure and an earlier-than-normal harvest window shape the 2026 crop outlook.
This Oklahoma Wheat Crop Update looks at current wheat conditions across the state, with a special focus on southwest and western Oklahoma. The crop remains under pressure, with nearly half of Oklahoma wheat rated poor to very poor, while only a small share is rated good to excellent. Even so, some areas near Apache, El Reno, and parts of Caddo and Washita counties are still showing yield potential, with moisture and stand conditions holding on.
The big story is how uneven this crop has become. Some fields are moving toward harvest, some have already been sprayed out or desiccated, and others may still have enough yield potential to protect. Producers should carefully scout for rust, wheat streak mosaic, barley yellow dwarf, true armyworm activity, and weed pressure in thin stands.
See the video link below
Notes: This video was produced before today’s Oklahoma Grain & Feed 2026 crop estimate was released. The estimate is 47.799 million bushels, significantly below the 10-year average of 94.499 million bushels.
Next week’s crop update will come out on Wednesday due to the district I election. See you in Pond Creek on Tuesday!
