By: The Oklahoma Wheat Commission

Wheat harvest is pretty-well wrapped up in all areas of the state but producers in the Panhandle still have had challenges on getting the irrigated wheat crop out as they have had more rains over the weekend that hindered them.  It is thought that 35% to 40% of the crop within this region remains to be harvested.  Test weights have dropped on the irrigated wheat from previous rain events, but overall statewide averages still look favorable.  This will be the last harvest report of the season as the Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling the state 97% complete with harvest.

General Report  At the time of reporting today, test weights across the state were ranging from 56 to 64 lbs. per bushel, with lighter test weights in the Panhandle region due to the heavy rains over the past couple weeks. Statewide averages for test weights ranging from 60lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel.  Proteins ranging from 9% to 13.5% with an overall average of proteins being at 11.8% as of today.  Yields being reported at 40 to 50 bushels per acre in most regions.  Higher yields being reported on intensively managed wheat with some yields on a few fields being reported in the mid 60’s to low 80’s. Irrigated wheat in the Panhandle reported to be making 75 to 85 bushels per acre, with some higher yields noted in a few places.  This will be the last harvest report of the season published by the Oklahoma Wheat Commission.

Statewide average numbers for Oklahoma

Statewide test weight average 60 lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel

Statewide protein average 11.8%

Statewide yield average 40 to 45 bushels per acre

Below see the Tuesday evening Thunderstorm potential and rain chances for the Panhandle over the Independence Day weekend.