Jun 12
This is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. In south central Kansas, weather has been drier this week, allowing loads to come in more consistently, according to Ted Behring, General …
Jun 11
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released updated June 1 forecasts for the 2026 winter wheat crop in a crop production report. New data highlights significant reductions across the Southern Plains—Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas—driven by persistent drought, high abandonment, and reduced yield potential. These three Hard Red Winter (HRW) wheat states …
Jun 08
According to the latest crop progress report released on June 8th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 100%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 9% good to excellent, 62% poor to very poor, and 29% fair. Oklahoma winter wheat harvested is at 44% this week, compared to 23% last week. Kansas winter wheat headed …
May 26
The agricultural sector continues to navigate a complex landscape of shifting weather patterns, policy developments, and global energy demands. To break down these challenges, University of Illinois Extension’s Todd Gleason spoke with Agricultural Economist Dan O’Brien from Kansas State University Extension to provide an in-depth look at the current outlook for the Kansas wheat crop …
May 25
Ryan Olson, director of trade policy for U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), joined more than 60 people from 16 U.S. states and three countries on the Wheat Quality Council’s 68th Annual Hard Red Winter Wheat Evaluation Tour in Kansas from May 11 to 14, 2026. Olson took the wheel in one of 17 cars that traversed …
May 04
According to the latest crop progress report released on May 4th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 70%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 16% good to excellent, 49% very poor to poor, and 35% fair. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 70% winter wheat crop is ranked 22% good to excellent, 34% fair, …
Apr 27
According to the latest crop progress report released on April 27th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 43%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 14% good to excellent, 45% very poor to poor, and 41% fair. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 43% winter wheat crop is ranked 23% good to excellent, 36% fair, …
Apr 24
At the recent Chickasha Field Day, producers gathered to evaluate the performance of various wheat varieties and discuss the significant disease pressure impacting Oklahoma’s wheat crop this season. Associate Farm Reporter, Carli Davenport, spoke with Dr. Amanda Silva, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist at Oklahoma State University, about the current state of the crop and …
Apr 13
According to the latest crop progress report released on April 13th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 17% compared to 3% a week ago, while winter wheat conditions are rated 10% good to excellent, 48% very poor to poor, and 42% fair. Kansas winter wheat crop is ranked 32% good to excellent, 36% fair, …
Mar 31
The 2026 prospective plantings report has been released today, and State Statistician Troy Marshall joined associate farm reporter Carli Davenport to break down those numbers for Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas and share his insights. Oklahoma: State Statistician Troy Marshall says the latest numbers reflect both market signals and ongoing dryness across the state. “This is …
