Oklahoma wheat harvest has been moving at a fast pace the last two days. Several producers and custom harvesters wrapping up in Southwest, Oklahoma. Great strides also have been made in central and far western regions of the state. Producers are cutting in all regions even in the North Central, I-35 corridor on the Oklahoma/Kansas line. (Producers continue to battle mud from heavy rains in Northern, Oklahoma from Kremlin to the Blackwell/Ponca City, Braman region. Mud is also giving producers challenges in the Afton and Miami area.) It should be noted several locations from all central regions to most northern regions have several fields that are partially harvested with producers and harvesters planning to come back for the wetter lower lying areas. Rain has also hindered progress on some of the dryland wheat areas in the Panhandle that was received on Monday evening. **Test weights across the state have dropped due to all the heavy rains last week, but statewide we are still looking at a 59 lb. per bushel average despite some lower test weights reported based on location and variety. Yields across the state are being reported from the mid 30’s to mid 50’s for the most part. Producers with management intensive plans have been reporting yields in the mid 60’s to low 80’s. Protein across the state averaging 11.1%. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling harvest 55% completed as of today. The next harvest report will be published on June 30, 2025.
**It should be noted in locations between Wichita Falls, Texas, and Lawton, Oklahoma, many acres were flooded and those fields will never be harvested. The same statement applies to several locations around the Tonkawa, Blackwell, Ponca City region. It is predicted in these areas it will impact production by a 1/3 of what is normally taken in at these locations. Weeds also a bigger issue in these fields as producers have not been able to get to them in time to harvest.
Southwest and Western Oklahoma-
Walters/Temple/Ahpeatone/Ryan/Hulen-Harvest has made great progress in this region over the past 5 days. Despite lower test weights due to rains last week, these locations looking at 58 lb. to 59lb. averages for the region. Yields are ranging all over the board from 20 bushels per acre to 40 bushels per acre, with some higher yields noted on earlier cuttings. Protein averaging 11.9%. It should be noted this region will take in 1/3 less than the five year average due to excessive flooding on wheat that will never be harvested. This region is 95% harvested.
Carter/Brinkman/Altus/Lone Wolf- Test weights have dropped some but this region still looking at 59 lbs. per bushel average test weight for the entire harvest. Yields being reported in the mid 30’s to mid 40’s, with some intensively managed wheat reported to be making in the low 50’s to mid 60’s. Proteins averaging 11.2%. These regions are 97% harvested.
Hobart- This area has not moved along as fast due to heavier rains at times earlier in the season. Test weights averaging 59 lbs. per bushel for the location. Yields ranging in the mid 30’s to mid 50’s with some management intensive wheat making in the high 70’s to low 80’s. Protein is averaging 11.2% This region reported to be 90% harvested.
Gotebo- This area has not moved along as fast due to heavier rains at times. Test weights averaging 58 lbs. per bushel. Yields ranging from mid 30’s to mid 50’s. Protein is averaging 11.2%. This region is 60% harvested.
Sentinel/Rocky- Producers have made great progress in these regions. Test weights for the entire region averaging 59 lbs. per bushel. Early yields reported in the mid 30’s to mid 40’s on heavily grazed wheat. As producers get further into harvest the yields have gotten better in the mid 40’s to low 50’s in some instances. Protein averaging 11.8%. The Sentinel region is 95% harvested, the Rocky region has received more rain and is 85% completed.
Central Oklahoma
Greenfield- Harvest in this region has made great progress. Test weights ranging from 58.5 lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel depending on variety and location. Yields being reported from the mid 40’s to mid 60’s, with even some higher yields on management intensive wheat. Protein ranging from 10.7% to 11.1%. This area being reported as 75 percent harvested.
Okarche/Piedmont – Producers making progress in this region but still continue to fight mud. Test weights now averaging 59 lbs. for the region. Yield averages reported in the mid 40’s with some management intensive wheat reported to be making in the mid 50’s to low 60’s. Protein is varying in this region, but East of Okarche into Piedmont region several higher proteins being reported above 12%. This region is 70% harvested.
Kingfisher/Omega/Loyal/Reeding – Some lower test weights now coming in the region. The area still looking at 58 lb. per bushel to 59 lb. per bushel average for the region. Yields ranging in the mid 30’s to mid 50’s depending on management practices. Several producers have grazed heavily in this region which has impacted yield. Producers that did not graze heavily with management intensive plans reporting yields in the mid 50’s to mid 60’s. Proteins ranging from 10.5% to 11.2%. The Kingfisher, Reeding and Omega locations are 70 percent complete. Loyal locations are 65% completed.
North Central and Northern Oklahoma
Okeene/Fairview/Ringwood/Lahoma- Producers in the Fairview, Ringwood and Lahoma region seem to be further ahead than in the region West of Okeene. Test weights still coming in above 60 lbs. per bushel in several of these locations. Yields ranging from the mid 40’s to mid 50’s for the most part, with intensive management fields making 60 to 80 bushels. Protein reports are varying across this area with lower than expected proteins in some areas and much higher than expected proteins in other parts. The protein average in this region is at 11.5%. The Fairview/Ringwood/Lahoma areas are reported at 60% complete, the Okeene region going west is reported at 40% harvested.
McWillie/Helena/Goltry- Producers in McWillie/Helena area made great progress this past 5 to 6 days. Test weights still averaging 60 lbs. per bushel on later cuttings. Yields ranging from high 30’s to mid 50’s depending on management practices. Some intensively managed wheat reported to be making in the mid 60’s. No protein was reported at this time. This region is considered to be 70% harvested.
Kremlin/Hunter/Pond Creek- Producers continue to make progress in this region while still fighting mud. Test weights are still holding up remarkably well with ranges from 58 lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel depending on location and variety. Yields reported in the mid 40’s to mid 50’s on these early cuttings for the most part. Some intensively managed fields making in the mid 60’s. Protein averaging 11.2%. This region considered to be 35% harvested.
Tonkawa/Ponca City/Blackwell/Braman-Great progress has been made the last couple days in the area, but producers still fighting mud. Test weights being reported at 58 lbs. to 59 lbs. per bushel. This region has had extremely heavy rains and for test weights to be holding at these averages is a welcome surprise. Yields on early cuttings ranging from low 40’s to mid 50’s for the most part. It should be noted that a large area in this region has either suffered severe flooding and hail events. Also several fields will most likely be abandoned due to heavy weed issues. Protein on early cuttings averaging 11.1%. This region is considered 25% harvested.
Northwest Oklahoma
Shattuck/Comargo- Producers have made great strides in this region over the last 5 days. Yields reported as making in the low 30’s to mid 40’s. This area has also been heavily grazed and for this reason yields are a bit lower. Test weights coming in at 60 lbs. or higher. Protein averaging 11.1% This region is considered to be 75% harvested.
Burlington- Producers have made great strides in this region over the last 5 days. Yields being reported from mid 50’s to mid 60’s for the most part. Some intensively managed production making in the mid 80’s. Test weights averaging 60 or above. Protein reported at 11.1%. This region is considered 75% harvested.
Northeast Oklahoma
Afton/Miami- Producers have made great progress the last couple of days, still fighting extremely muddy conditions. This region reporting two classes — Hard Red Winter and Soft Red Winter wheat. This region reported at 30% percent complete.
**Hard Red Winter Class, test weights have been averaging 55 lbs. per bushel. Yields are ranging in the mid 20’s to mid 50’s depending on variety and location.
**Soft Red Winter Class, test weights have been averaging 56 lbs. to 58 lbs. per bushel. Yields are ranging in the mid 20’s to mid 50’s depending on variety and location.
Wheat Classes And What They Are Used For
Hard Red Winter (HRW) – A versatile wheat with excellent milling and baking characteristics for pan bread. Hard Red Winter wheat is also a choice for Asian noodles, hard rolls, flat breads, general purpose flour and cereal.
Soft Red Winter (SRW) – A versatile, weak-gluten wheat with excellent milling and baking characteristics suited for cookies, crackers, pretzels, pastries and flat breads.
Panhandle
Texhoma/Goodwell/Guymon/Hooker- A large portion of dryland harvest has taken place over the past week in the Panhandle. Yields on dryland wheat ranging from 20 bushels per acre to 50 bushels per acre depending on variety and location. Test weights on dryland wheat ranging from 55 lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel depending on variety and location. Proteins averaging 11.5% for the region. Heavy rains on Monday evening hindered harvest in some locations on Tuesday, but producers are hopeful to get back in the fields today. At the time of this report, no irrigated wheat has been reported as being harvested. It is thought producers will start getting into irrigated wheat the end of this week. The dryland wheat in this region is considered 70 to 75% harvested depending on location.
