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Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Moves Slightly Forward over Last Week – July 7, 2025

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By: The Oklahoma Wheat Commission

Oklahoma wheat harvest moved forward at a slow pace over the 4th of July weekend, with rain showers hitting several parts of the Panhandle, Northern and Northeast Oklahoma at different times. There is a region in the Goodwell, Guymon and Hooker area that is still working on irrigated wheat production that has been delayed due to rains this past week.  In North Central Oklahoma, little progress has been made, with producers cutting just to check moisture samples while fighting with mud. In Northeast Oklahoma progress was made over the weekend, but rain showers yesterday evening have put harvest at a standstill as of today.

Several producers are weighing options as weeds become more of an issue. Test weights have dropped significantly in many parts of North Central Oklahoma in the 56 lbs. to 58 lbs. per bushel. Many producers have been surprised test weights have been holding up as good as they have been despite everything the crop has been through.

The statewide average for test weight is still reported at  59 lbs. as much heavier weights were harvested earlier in the season. Yields across the state are ranging from the mid 40’s to mid 50’s for the most part, with some lower yielding wheat being reported due to heavy rains.

Management intensive producers have reported higher yields ranging in the mid 60’s to mid 80’s. Producers had better wheat in many Northern parts of the state but now will see some yield loss due to lower test weights. Protein ranges have been all over the board from 9.8% to 14.2% depending on management and location. Protein average for the state of Oklahoma is at 11.2%. 

The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling harvest 85% completed as of today. This will be the last harvest report of the season and will be considered a fair representation of quality in the state, even though some quality targets will be lower than expected on what remains.

**It should be noted some minor instances of sprout has been reported at a 1% to 3% level, but in most regions the crop is still holding up without much sprout damage.  If sprout becomes more of an issue, then producers will most likely opt to utilize for feed wheat.

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 95% harvested.

Garber/Kremlin/Hunter/PondCreek- Producers have been fighting mud in this region all harvest, with little movement over the past 5 days. Test weights have declined some ranging from 55 lbs. to 58 lbs. per bushel. Yields reported in the mid 40’s to mid 50’s for the most part. Some intensively managed fields making in the mid 60’s.  Protein averaging 11.2%. This region considered to be 57% harvested.

Tonkawa/PoncaCity/Blackwell/Braman– Test weights being reported at 56 lbs. to         58 lbs. per bushel.  This region has had heavy rains the last 5 days putting harvest at a standstill for the past week. 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 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 52% harvested.

Northeast Oklahoma

Afton/Miami- Producers have fought rain in this region all harvest, but towards the beginning of the weekend a couple days was suitable for cutting, with producers making progress. Rain showers yesterday also halted further progress. This region reporting two classes — Hard Red Winter and Soft Red Winter wheat.  This region reported at 80% percent complete.

**Hard Red Winter Class, test weights have been averaging 56 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. per bushel. Yields are ranging in the mid 20’s to mid 50’s depending on variety and location. We did have a couple of yields reported in the low 70’s.

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

Balko/Goodwell/Guymon/Hooker- A large portion of dryland harvest has now been completed in all regions of the Panhandle.   Dryland wheat harvest is 98 percent complete. A great deal of irrigated wheat harvest has taken place in central regions of the Panhandle around the Balko area, while producers in the Guymon and Hooker region have been delayed with rains and high humidity. Dryland wheat yields reported from 20 bushels to 50 bushels per acre depending on variety and location.   Irrigated wheat yields from 80 bushels to 120 bushels per acre.  Test weights on dryland wheat ranging from 55 lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel depending on variety and location.   Test weight on irrigated wheat that was reported ranging from 57 lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel.   Protein average for the Panhandle has varied more so than other years but many parts of the region looking at 12% averages.  The Panhandle region is considered 75 percent completed with harvest.

Below, see the 7-day forecast provided by the Oklahoma Mesonet.

NWS Days 1-5 Precipitation Forecast 

The Days 1-5 Precipitation Forecast is produced by the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center for July 7-12, 2025.  

Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Makes Progress in Panhandle and Northeast Oklahoma, Stalled in Many Parts of North Central Regions

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By: The Oklahoma Wheat Comission

Oklahoma wheat harvest moves forward the last couple of days with harvesting still going on in Central and Northern parts of the state where rains have been missed. Large portions of North Central Oklahoma along the I-35 corridor have been plagued with rain this past week which has hindered any movement in that region.  Some producers in that area were going to try this afternoon, but many think it will be tomorrow or Friday at the earliest before they can get back in fields if it doesn’t rain again. The majority of harvest today and the last couple days has been taking place in the Panhandle and in Northeast Oklahoma, where they finally missed out on heavy rains. 

The statewide average for test weight is still reported at  59 lbs. as much heavier weights were harvested earlier in the season. (Test weights are ranging now from 55 lbs. to 60 lbs. per bushel depending on variety, environment and location.) Yields across the state are ranging from the mid 40’s to mid 50’s for the most part, with some lower yielding wheat being reported due to heavy rains.

Management intensive producers have reported higher yields ranging in the mid 60’s to mid 80’s. Producers had better wheat in many Northern parts of the state but now will see some yield loss due to lower test weights. Protein ranges have been all over the board from 9.8% to 14.2% depending on management and location. Protein average for the state of Oklahoma is at 11.2%.  The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling harvest 82% completed as of today.

**It should be noted some minor instances of sprout has been reported at a 2 to 3% level, but in most regions the crop is still holding up without much sprout damage.

North Central and Northern Oklahoma

Okeene/Fairview/Ringwood/Lahoma- Test weights still coming in favorable ranging from 58 lbs. to 60 lbs. per bushel with many still 60 plus. 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 11.8%.  The Fairview/Ringwood/Lahoma areas are reported at 95% complete.

McWillie/Helena/Goltry- 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 95% harvested.

Kremlin/Hunter/PondCreek- Producers have been fighting mud in this region all harvest, with little movement over the past 5 days. Test weights have declined some ranging from 55 lbs. to 58 lbs. per bushel. Yields reported in the mid 40’s to mid 50’s for the most part. Some intensively managed fields making in the mid 60’s.  Protein averaging 11.2%. This region considered to be 55% harvested. Harvest has been at a standstill the last couple days, some producers were planning on trying to get into the field this afternoon if moisture dries down and no more rain comes.

Tonkawa/PoncaCity/Blackwell/Braman– Test weights being reported at 56 lbs. to         58 lbs. per bushel.  This region has had heavy rains the last 5 days putting harvest at a standstill for the past week. 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 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 50% harvested. One producer was going to try to get back into the fields today, while others think it will be tomorrow or Friday at the earliest, if no more rain comes.

Northeast Oklahoma

Afton/Miami- Producers have fought rain in this region all harvest, but the last couple days they have not received heavy rains in this region like in other parts of Northern Oklahoma, which has allowed them to make great progress. This region reporting two classes — Hard Red Winter and Soft Red Winter wheat.  This region reported at 60% percent complete.

**Hard Red Winter Class, test weights have been averaging 56 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. 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

Balko/Goodwell/Guymon/Hooker- A large portion of dryland harvest has now been completed in all regions of the Panhandle.   Dryland wheat harvest is 90 percent complete. A great deal of irrigated wheat harvest has taken place in central regions of the Panhandle around the Balko area, while producers have started to get into irrigated wheat around the Guymon and Hooker areas the last couple days. Dryland wheat yields reported from 20 bushels to 50 bushels per acre depending on variety and location.   Irrigated wheat yields from 80 bushels to 120 bushels per acre.  Test weights on dryland wheat ranging from 55 lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel depending on variety and location.   Test weight on irrigated wheat that was reported ranging from 58 lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel.   No protein reported.  

Below, see the 7-day forecast provided by the Oklahoma Mesonet.

NWS Days 1-5 Precipitation Forecast 

The Days 1-5 Precipitation Forecast is produced by the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center for July 2-7, 2025.  

Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Starts and Stops with Continued Delays

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June 16, 2025

The Oklahoma Harvest Report will be brief today as harvest is virtually at a standstill in all locations across the state due to rains over the weekend. Some producers were hoping the ground would be able to carry them in parts of central and north central Oklahoma late this afternoon.   

Oklahoma wheat harvest made strides Wednesday through Friday of last week, but then statewide rains across most all regions of the wheat belt have hindered progress. Producers and custom harvesters have been getting late starts even on the days they could get into the fields due to high humidity.   Test weights have dropped in some locations of Southwest and Central Oklahoma, but overall test weights across the state were still 60 plus in most locations up until Friday evening. It is thought that in Northern Oklahoma where wheat has a later maturity date that hopefully test weights will hold up in those regions once producers get into the fields. Yields across the state have been ranging from 30 bushels per acre to 50 bushels per acre depending on management practices.  Producers with management intensive plans have been reporting yields in the mid 60’s to mid 80’s, depending on weather and location.  Proteins have been ranging from 10.5% to 11.4% with higher proteins noted in parts of south central and central Oklahoma where proteins are as high as 13.7%.  The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling harvest 30% completed.

Panhandle Dryland Harvest Begins

**Dryland wheat harvest has begun in the Oklahoma Panhandle, and harvest was proceeding forward in parts of the Panhandle this afternoon.  Some areas of the Panhandle also got rain over the weekend, which will delay producers getting into fields in some locations.  Harvest on dryland wheat was taking place around Turpin, Goodwell, Guymon and Hooker.   Test weights on dryland wheat in the Panhandle were reported at 60 lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel on early cuttings, with some poorer wheat having test weights reported at 56 lbs. to 59 lbs. per bushel.  Yields on the early dryland wheat in the Panhandle ranging from 20 bushels to 60 bushels per acre depending on location. Some producers are hoping to start on irrigated wheat in this region by the end of the week if weather cooperates.  No protein was reported on early cuttings.

Note: The OWC will not be putting a harvest report out this coming Wednesday but will plan to put a report out on Monday June 23, 2025.

NWS Days 1-5 Precipitation Forecast

The Days 1-5 Precipitation Forecast is produced by the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center for June 16-21, 2025.  See 2-Day Rainfall Accumulation (inches) measured by Oklahoma Mesonet.  Please note several places have high humidity and received larger amounts of moisture than reported by the Mesonet over the past 2 days which has hindered harvest in many locations.

See Rain & Storm Chances for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Making Great Strides the Last Two Days – June 11, 2025

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By: Oklahoma Wheat Commission

Oklahoma wheat harvest has producers cutting from the Oklahoma/Texas to Oklahoma/Kansas state line.  Harvest is moving fast in several regions where producers and crews have been able to get across the ground.  In several other locations producers have had to fight wet ground and mud making the process much slower.

**Test weights reported at all locations ranging from 58 lbs. to 63 lbs. per bushel, most of the wheat is still coming in at 60 lbs. per bushel or higher.  We have seen lower test weights in parts of Southern Oklahoma along the Hwy 281 corridor due to heavier rains in this region. (Several fields have also been abandoned and will never be harvested along the 281 corridor due to excessive flooding.) 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%.  Due to several locations making great progress in parts of Southwest, Central, and North Central, OK the OWC is calling harvest 22% completed at the time of this report.  The next OWC harvest report will be published on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Southwest and Western Oklahoma-

Walters/Temple/Ahpeatone/Ryan/Hulen– Harvest has not moved as fast in this region as in other locations in southwest Oklahoma due to excessive rain.  Producers have made progress in the last two days but still are fighting mud.  This region will have several fields abandoned due to excessive flooding.  The wheat that is coming in is still weighing decent at 58 lbs. to 60 lbs. per bushel, considering what the crop has gone through, with up to 20 inches of moisture in some places the last two months.  Yields ranging from the low 30’s to mid 40’s mostly for the wheat being harvested. Surprisingly, even with all the rain this area is reporting higher pockets of protein with a 12% protein average.

Apache- Producers have not been able to get into the fields in this region as they have been fighting excessive mud.  Moisture has been extremely high in this region as well.  One producer was reported to be harvesting and his test weight was averaging 61 lbs. per bushel.  No yields reported in this region at this time.

Frederick/Davidson– Test weights on better wheat being harvested in this region reported higher than earlier in the week at 60 lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel. Yields on wheat in this region reported to be making in the mid 30’s to mid 50’s depending on management practices. Proteins reported at 11.0% to 11.5%.

Carter/Brinkman/Lone Wolf– Test weights ranging from 59. lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel. 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 ranging from 11% to 12.2%.

Hobart- This area is just getting a good start as of yesterday, due to producers fighting excessive mud.  Test weights are averaging 62 lbs. for this location on early wheat being taken in.  Early reports of good wheat making in the mid 40’s to mid 50’s with some management intensive wheat making in the high 70’s to low 80’s.  Several reports from producers also show good wheat in this region if they are just able to get into the fields to get it harvested.

Sentinel/Rocky- Producers in this region just getting a good start yesterday as they have been fighting mud and high humidity.  Test weights on early cuttings reported at 59 lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel.  Yields being reported in the mid 30’s to mid 40’s. Several producers opted to graze the wheat in this region which has impacted yield on early cuttings.  Protein ranging from 10.8% to 11.2%.

Cordell- No report today on early harvest cuttings.  Several acres from Clinton to Cordell region will not be harvested due to loss from severe hail damage.

Central Oklahoma

Greenfield- Harvest is picking up in this region on the East side of town.  Areas north and west of this region are still fighting mud with producers struggling to get into fields.  Test weights ranging from 58.5 lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel.  Yields being reported from the mid 40’s to mid 60’s on the wheat being taken in today.  Protein ranging from 10.7% to 11.1%.

Okarche/Piedmont  – Producers getting a good start in this area as of yesterday. Test weights ranging from 59.1 to 62 lbs. per bushel. 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 with a 12.47% protein average on early cuttings.

Reeding- No report for this location as producers have been fighting mud.  They are hoping harvest will get rolling better in this area late this afternoon.

Kingfisher/Lomega/Hennessey- Test weights ranging from 59 lbs. to 63 lbs. per bushel depending on location and variety. Yields ranging in the mid 30’s to mid 40’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%.

Loyal/Fairview/Okeene/Meno/Lahoma- These locations had a busy day yesterday with producers being able to get into fields.  Test weight averages for the region ranging from 60lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel. Some poorer fields making in the high 30’s to low 40’s, with other reports of good wheat to be making in the mid 40’s to low 50’s.  Proteins ranging from 10.8 to 11.5%.

North Central and Northern Oklahoma

McWillie/Helena/Goltry- Producers in McWillie/Helena area made great progress this past two days. Harvest has been slower by Goltry due to heavier rains.  Test weights ranging from 60lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel.  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.

Kremlin/Hunter/Pond Creek- Test cuttings have been going on with some producers in this region, but nothing reported being taken in at elevator locations at this time, as producers are fighting mud and humidity. Several of the later varieties of wheat are still green in many fields.

Tonkawa/Ponca City/Blackwell/Braman– As of this morning Blackwell had received one load of grain, test weights and yields were not reported on the early cutting. It is still extremely wet in this region.

Northwest Oklahoma

Shattuck- Producers just getting started in this region. Early cuttings are on heavily grazed wheat reported as making in the low 30’s.  It is thought yields will get better if producers can get into the fields.   Test weights coming in at 60lbs. or higher.

Burlington- Producers were just getting started in this region yesterday.  No yields were reported at this location but test weights on early cuttings were 60 lbs. and higher.

Northeast Oklahoma

Afton/Miami- No grain has been taken in at these locations. Most wheat is ready in the region, but fields are too wet for combines to travel over. If weather cooperates it is predicted harvest should get rolling the beginning of next week.

Panhandle

**No wheat reported as being harvested in the Panhandle at this time.  It is thought that producers will be trying dryland wheat harvest the beginning of next week if it stays dry.

Below, see the 7-day forecast provided by the Oklahoma Mesonet.

NWS Days 1-5 Precipitation Forecast

The Days 1-5 Precipitation Forecast is produced by the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center for June 11-16, 2025.  See 2-Day Rainfall Accumulation (inches) measured by Oklahoma Mesonet.  Please note several places have high humidity and received large amounts of moisture over the past 5 days which has hindered harvest in many locations.

See Rain & Storm Chances for Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

Oklahoma Harvest Continues with Minor Cuttings Taking Place Over Weekend in Southwest and Central Oklahoma

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By: The Oklahoma Wheat Commission

Oklahoma wheat harvest had several locations in Southwest and Central Oklahoma taking small amounts of grain as producers were trying to get into fields on Saturday and Sunday.  All locations were getting late starts due to high humidity and producers fighting mud from rains off and on over the past week.  Producers are hoping to get back into the fields this afternoon.

**Test weights reported at all locations ranging from 58 lbs. to 64 lbs. per bushel, most of the wheat is still coming in at 60 lbs. per bushel or higher. Yields are being reported from the mid 30’s to mid 40’s for the most part. Producers with management intensive plans have been reporting yields in the mid 50’s to mid 60’s. Protein on early cuttings reported from 10.8% to 11.5%.  Most locations reporting an 11% average.

Southwest and Western Oklahoma

Tipton-Test weights on early cuttings ranging from 60 lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel. Yields on early cuttings ranging from mid 30’s to mid 40’s.  Some management intensive wheat making in the mid 60’s.  These are on early cuttings, moisture has been a challenge with producers getting early starts.

Frederick/Davidson– Test weights on early cuttings reported from 58 lbs. to 63 lbs. per bushel. Yields on early cuttings are decent with reports in the mid 30’s to mid 40’s. Early proteins reported at 11.0% to 11.2%.

Altus/ Roosevelt/Lone Wolf– Test weights on early loads ranging from 60 lbs. to 64 lbs. per bushel. Yields being reported in the mid 30’s to mid 40’s, with some intensively managed wheat reported to be making in the low to mid 50’s.

Sentinel-Test weights on early cuttings reported at 61 lbs. to 63 lbs. per bushel.  Yields on early cuttings being reported in the mid 40’s.  Protein ranging from 10.8% to 11.2%.

Rocky- No wheat had been taken in at this location over the weekend.  Producers hoping to get into the fields later this afternoon or tomorrow.

Central Oklahoma

Greenfield- A couple loads were taken in over the weekend.  Test weight was 58.5 lbs. per bushel.  Yields not reported. Protein not reported. Moisture on this cutting was 13.2% but other samples in the area were 14% or higher yesterday.  West of town got heavy rains last night, East and southeast of town producers are hopeful to get in the field late this afternoon.  Heavy rains reported North of Watonga yesterday evening.

Okarche/ Reeding/Kingfisher/Lomega- Test weights on early cuttings reported at 60 lbs. to 63 lbs. per bushel.  Yields reported in the mid 40’s with some management intensive wheat reported to be making in the mid 50’s. Protein reported from 10.9% to 11.2%.

No reports on wheat taken in at locations further North than Lomega, on the Hwy 33 corridor.  We did have one report of a producer who did some test cutting by Lahoma, but nothing was reported on those early cuttings.  A couple producers out by Fairview were hoping to try later this afternoon.  The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling harvest 5% complete as of today.

Below, see the 7-day forecast provided by the Oklahoma Mesonet.

NWS Days 1-2 Precipitation Forecast

The Days 1-2 Precipitation Forecast is produced by the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center for June 9-11, 2025.  See 2-Day Rainfall Accumulation (inches) measured by Oklahoma Mesonet.  Please note several places in the Panhandle, Northern and North Central Oklahoma got larger amounts of moisture than what has been reported by the Mesonet over the past 2 days.

Severe Weather Potential Indications for Thursday and Friday this week!

2025 Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Starts in Southwest and Parts of Central Oklahoma

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By: The Oklahoma Wheat Commission

Oklahoma wheat harvest has started in multiple locations with several locations reporting taking in wheat over this past weekend.  While harvest is getting a week later start than usual in Southwest Oklahoma, it appears earlier maturing varieties are set for cutting if producers can get over the ground. All locations in this report are considered to just be getting a good start. 

**Some test cutting began last week over Memorial Day weekend but nothing had been reported at elevator locations until this past weekend.  It appears a wider region of the state will be ready all at once when producers can get into fields.  Producers and elevator operators also have major concerns about the predicted moisture amounts for the coming week, starting tonight going through the overall week.   

Early reports in all locations show test weights ranging from 58.5 lbs. to 64 lbs. per bushel, with a large amount in the early reports coming in at 60 lbs. or higher.  Proteins on early reports ranging from 11.0% to 11.5%.  Early yields being reported at 25 to 45 bushels per acre for the most part.  Higher yields are predicted on intensively managed wheat with some smaller fields being reported in the mid 50’s.  It should be noted several acres across the state in Southern Oklahoma that were predicted to be harvested will never see a combine. (We have had some early county reports showing ½ the wheat acreage was lost due to severe flooding and lodging.    Several producers have also opted to cut down the crop for wheat hay in all areas of the state which is going to impact overall state yield.)

Southwest and Western Oklahoma

Grandfield/Devol/Chattanooga–Test weights on early cuttings reported at 58.5 lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel. Yields ranging from the mid 20’s to mid 40’s depending on location.  Some reports on a smaller field that made in the low 50’s.  Protein ranging from 11.0% to 11.5%.

Walters/Lawton–Test weights on early cuttings reported from 58.0 lbs. to 60.5 lbs. per bushel on limited cuttings. Yields ranging in the mid 20’s to mid 40’s. No protein reported on early cuttings.

Frederick/Davidson– Test weights on early cuttings reported from 58 lbs. to 63 lbs. per bushel. Yields on early cuttings are decent with reports in the mid 30’s to mid 40’s. Early proteins reported at 11.0% to 11.2%.

Brinkman/Altus/Lone Wolf– First load of wheat was taken in at Brinkman on Saturday, and Altus and Lone Wolf received grain yesterday. Test weights on early loads ranging from 62 lbs. to 64 lbs. per bushel.  No yields or protein was reported on early cuttings.  

Apache- No wheat has been taken at this location as of early this morning.

Cordell- No wheat has been taken at this location as of early this morning.

Central Oklahoma

Greenfield- One truck load was taken in over the weekend at 12.8 moisture.  Test weight was 60 lbs. per bushel.  Another 40 acre field was reported to be completed making a little over 50 bushels per acre. No protein reported on early cuttings.

Okarche/Kingfisher/Lomega- Test weights on early cuttings reported at 60 lbs. to 63 lbs. per bushel.  Yields reported in the mid 40’s with some management intensive wheat reported to be making in the mid 50’s. No protein reported on early cuttings.

Below, see the 7-day forecast provided by the Oklahoma Mesonet and the 5-day precipitation forecast along with Monday and Tuesday storm potentials.

NWS Days 1-5 Precipitation Forecast

The Days 1-5 Precipitation Forecast is produced by the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center

Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Nearing Completion in Several Areas 

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By: The Oklahoma Wheat Commission

Oklahoma wheat harvest continues to move along in all areas of the state. Minor cutting continues in parts of Southwest Oklahoma down by Walters, Altus and Duke where rain hindered harvest in select areas. Elevator locations reporting a lot of movement over the weekend from South Central to North Central Oklahoma, progress has also been made in Northeast Oklahoma.  In the Panhandle producers have made good progress with dryland harvest and are hoping to start in irrigated wheat over the next couple of days. Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling wheat harvest for the state 87% complete.

Southwest and Western Oklahoma

Grandfield/Chattanooga/Lawton- Test weights have dropped slightly in all regions with some weights now coming in at 57lbs. to 59lbs. per bushel. It should be noted that some 60 lb. per bushel test weight wheat is still being taken in after rains. It has been reported by producers some varieties have certainly been better at holding test weights.  (A large portion of this region was harvested before the heavy rains, so this area will still be looking at above 60 plus test weights for the harvest season.) Some harvest going on in these regions where producers have been fighting mud, but for the most part harvest is complete.  Yields are still favorable ranging from the low 40’s to low 50’s. Protein averages being reported from 10.5% to 12%, with overall average at 11.0% to 11.2% These locations reporting 98%complete.

Altus/Roosevelt/Lone Wolf/Hobart- Most of this region is complete with some minor cutting going on around the Altus and Duke areas where producers have fought mud. Test weights have dropped slightly this week but still holding a 60 plus average for the entire region. Yields reported as ranging from the low 40’s to mid 50’s.  Some higher intensively managed wheat making in the low 60’s to low 70’s.  Proteins in the region ranging from 9% to 14%.  Protein average for the region coming in at 11.8%.  These locations are reported at 98% complete.

Sentinel/Rocky- Harvest in this region is all but complete and should be wrapped up by Wednesday.  Test weights are still holding up ranging from 60lbs. to 62lbs. per bushel for the most part. Yields ranging from the mid 40’s to mid 50’s. Some highly intensive managed production have reports of some fields making in the 70’s. Proteins in this area are averaging 11.5% to 12%. These locations are reporting 99% complete

Central Oklahoma

El Reno- Yields in the region ranging from the mid 40’s to the mid 50’s for the most part. Test weights averaging 60 lbs. per bushel and above. Proteins varying across the board from 9% to 13%.  More higher than lower proteins reported for the region calling the average 11.5% to 12%.  This location is reported at 99% complete.

Reeding/Kingfisher/Omega/Loyal/Okeene- Test weights ranging from 60 lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel, as they have dropped slightly with the rains but overall are holding up. Yields ranging from mid 40’s to low 50’s for the most part.  Some higher yields have been noted in low to mid 60’s on fields with some pushing 70 on wheat that was intensively managed. Protein ranging from 9% to 13.5%. Right now it is looking like an 11.5% to 11.8% average for the region.  Harvest in the Kingfisher and Reeding locations reported at 99% complete.  Harvest at Omega is 99% complete, Harvest in Loyal and Okeene considered 95% complete.

Northern Oklahoma

Kremlin/Hunter/Lamont- Harvest has made strong progress in this area over the past few days. Test weights ranging from 60lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel. Yields ranging in the low 40’s to low 50’s for the most part. Fields with high management intensive systems being reported with yields as high as 70 bushels per acre, with some yields being reported in the high 80’s and low 90’s.  The higher yields are management and variety dependent.  Early reports on protein showing an 11.5% to 12% average.  These locations reported at 90% complete.

Tonkawa/Blackwell/Ponca City- Harvest had good movement over the weekend in this region.  Test weights have been favorable at 60lbs. per bushel and above. Yields being reported in the mid 40’s to mid 50’s for the most part.  Protein being reported at 11.5% to 13.5%. These locations reported at 80% complete.

Burlington-A lot of movement took place in this area over the past week. Test weights are ranging from 59lbs. to 62lbs. per bushel depending on variety. Most test weights are still 60lbs. per bushel and above.  Yields in the region are ranging from the low 40’s to mid 50’s for the most part.  Fields that struggled due to lack of rain earlier had been abandoned so those numbers are not in this report. Proteins being reported at 11.2% to 11.8% This location is reported at 99% complete.

Camargo/Shattuck/Fort Supply- Producers made great progress in this area over the weekend.  Much of this region had extreme drought conditions although the wheat in the Camargo area is reported to be doing better as they had more moisture over the season. Test weights reported at 61 lbs. per bushel and above. Yields being reported at 25 bushels per acre for the most part, but down by Camargo some higher yields around 40 bushels per acre have been reported.  Proteins averaging 11% to 11.8%.  These locations are reported at 65% complete.

Panhandle of Oklahoma

Turpin/Baker/Hooker- Producers have made good movement on dryland wheat in these regions, over the weekend. Dryland harvest for the most part seems to be going better than expected Dryland yields now being reported from the low 30’s to mid 50’s for the most part depending on rainfall and management practices. Test weights ranging from 60 lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel.  Proteins ranging from 12.5% to 13%.  No reports of irrigated wheat harvest have been made at this time.  It is thought irrigated wheat harvest will later today or tomorrow in some parts of the region.   These locations reported at 25% complete. 

Northeast Oklahoma

Afton/Miami- Harvest made good strides in the region this past week. Yields on the Hard Red Winter (HRW) reported at 50 to 70 bushels per acre.  Yields on the Soft Red Winter (SRW) reported at 60 to 90 bushels per acre.  Test weights ranging from 58 lbs. to 60 lbs. per bushel, with some higher test weights being reported as they get into better wheat.  No proteins reported for the wheat in this area.  In this region 40% of the production will be HRW and 60% will be SRW wheat. These locations reported at 80% complete.

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.

General Report  At the time of reporting today test weights were ranging from 58 to 64 lbs. per bushel for the most part. Most test weights are now ranging from 60lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel across the state. 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. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling the state 87% complete with harvest.  The next Oklahoma Wheat Commission Harvest report will be published on Thursday, June 19, 2024.

Below, see the 7-day forecast provided by the Oklahoma Mesonet, with wind advisories for Western part of the state along with storm alerts for the Panhandle region this Monday evening.

Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Made Great Strides Over the Weekend

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By: The Oklahoma Wheat Commission

Oklahoma wheat harvest made good progress in most regions over the weekend. Rain showers in parts of the Panhandle region delayed harvest on dryland production, but producers are hopeful to get moving again later today or tomorrow.  Some light showers in other parts of Western Oklahoma and Southern Oklahoma delayed producers in some parts, but for the most part it did not hinder combines from rolling over the weekend in those areas.   Elevator locations reporting a lot of movement in all areas.  Harvest still moving from the Oklahoma/Texas border to the Oklahoma/Kansas border, with larger percentages completed in Southwest, Western and Central Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling wheat harvest for the state 55% complete.

Southwest and Western Oklahoma

Grandfield/Chattanooga/Lawton- Producers made great progress in the area over the weekend after heavy rains early last week delayed harvest.  Test weight has dropped slightly in all regions with some weights now coming in at 57lbs. to 59lbs. per bushel. (A large portion of this region was harvested before the heavy rains, so this area will still be looking at above 60 plus test weights for the harvest season.)  Yields are still favorable ranging from the low 40’s to low 50’s. Protein averages being reported from 10.5% to 12%, with overall average at 11.0% to 11.2%. These locations reporting 85%-90%complete.

Altus/Roosevelt/Lone Wolf/Hobart- A large amount of progress was made in these areas over the weekend. Test weights have dropped slightly this week but still holding a 60 plus average for the entire region. Yields reported as ranging from the low 40’s to mid 50’s.  Some higher intensively managed wheat making in the low 60’s to low 70’s.  Proteins in the region ranging from 9% to 14%.  Protein average for the region coming in at 11.5%.  These locations are reported at 70% complete.

Sentinel/Rocky-A large amount of the area was cut out over the weekend in this region. Test weights are still holding up ranging from 60lbs. to 62lbs. per bushel for the most part. Yields ranging from the mid 40’s to mid 50’s. Some highly intensive managed production have reports of some fields making in the 70’s. Proteins in this area are averaging 11.5% to 12%. These locations are reporting 60% complete

Central Oklahoma

El Reno- Producers made a great deal of progress in this region over the weekend. Yields in the region ranging from the mid 40’s to the mid 50’s for the most part. Test weights averaging 60 lbs. per bushel and above. Proteins varying across the board from 9% to 13%.  More higher than lower proteins reported for the region calling the average 11.5% to 12%.  This location is reported at 70% complete.

Reeding/Kingfisher/Omega/Okeene- Test weights ranging from 60 lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel, as they have dropped slightly with the rains but overall are holding up. Yields ranging from mid 40’s to low 50’s for the most part.  Some higher yields have been noted in low to mid 60’s on fields with some pushing 70 on wheat that was intensively managed. Protein ranging from 9% to 13.5%. Right now it is looking like an 11.0% to 11.2% average for the region.  Harvest in the Kingfisher and Reeding locations reported at 60 to 65% complete.  Harvest in the Omega and Okeene regions reported at 30 to 40% complete.

Northern Oklahoma

Kremlin/Hunter/Lamont- Harvest had good movement over the weekend in this region. Test weights ranging from 60lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel. Yields ranging in the low 40’s to low 50’s on early cuttings. Fields with high management intensive systems being reported with yields as high as 70 bushels per acre.  Early reports on protein showing an 11.5% to 12% average.  These locations reported at 25 percent complete.

Tonkawa/Blackwell/Ponca City- Harvest had good movement over the weekend in this region.  Test weights have been favorable at 60lbs. per bushel and above. Yields being reported in the mid 40’s to mid 50’s for the most part.  Protein being reported at 11.5% to 13.5%. These locations reported at 20 percent complete.

Burlington-A lot of movement took place in this area over the weekend. Test weights are ranging from 59lbs. to 62lbs. per bushel depending on variety. Most test weights are still 60lbs. per bushel and above.  Yields in the region are ranging from the low 40’s to mid 50’s for the most part.  Fields that struggled due to lack of rain earlier had been abandoned so those numbers are not reported in this report. Proteins being reported at 11.2% to 11.5% This location is reported at 30% to 40% complete.

Camargo/Shattuck/Fort Supply- Producers also got rolling in these areas over the weekend.  Much of this region had extreme drought conditions although the wheat in the Camargo area is reported to be doing better as they had more moisture over the season. Test weights reported at 61 lbs. per bushel and above. Yields being reported at 25 bushels per acre for the most part, but down by Camargo some higher yields around 40 bushels per acre have been reported.  Proteins averaging 11% to 11.2%.  These locations are reported at 10% complete.

Panhandle of Oklahoma

Turpin/Baker/Hooker- Rains in these regions delayed harvest over the weekend on dryland production.  It is thought producers might start getting into irrigated wheat by the end of this week. Dryland yields being reported from high 20’s to mid 40’s depending on rainfall and management practices. Test weights ranging from 60 lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel.  Proteins ranging from 12.5% to 13%.  These locations reported at 10% complete. 

Northeast Oklahoma

Afton/Miami- Harvest made a good start in the region beginning on last Thursday.  Yields on the Hard Red Winter (HRW) reported at 60 to 70 bushels per acre.  Yields on the Soft Red Winter (SRW) reported at 70 to 90 bushels per acre.  Test weights ranging from 58 lbs. to 60 lbs. per bushel, with some higher test weights being reported as they get into better wheat.  No proteins reported for the wheat in this area.  In this region 40% of the production will be HRW and 60% will be SRW wheat. These locations reported at 30% complete.

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.

General Report.  At the time of reporting today, test weights were ranging from 58 to 64 lbs. per bushel for the most part. Most test weights are now ranging from 60lbs. to 61 lbs. per bushel across the state. 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 70’s.  The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling the state 55% complete with harvest.  The next Oklahoma Wheat Commission Harvest report will be published on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Below, see the 7-day forecast provided by the Oklahoma Mesonet.  No storm alert advisories for the week were published at the time of this report.

Harvest Starts Rolling Again in Most Regions of the State

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By: The Oklahoma Wheat Commission

Oklahoma wheat harvest just got started again late yesterday afternoon and last night in most regions, with a lot of test cutting going on in Northern Oklahoma.   Producers in all regions of the state are hopeful to get moving today. Harvest will be moving from the Oklahoma/Texas border to the Oklahoma/Kansas border. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling wheat harvest for the state 25% complete.

Southwest and Western Oklahoma

Grandfield/Chattanooga/Lawton- This region has been plagued by heavy rains this past week.   Areas around Chattanooga received 4 to 5 inches of moisture while Grandfield and Lawton also received 1 inch to 1 ½ inches of moisture.  Test weight has dropped slightly in all regions with some weights now coming in at 58lbs. to 59lbs. per bushel. Yields are still favorable ranging from the low 40’s to low 50’s. Protein averages being reported from 10.5% to 12%, with overall average at 11.0% to 11.2%. These locations reporting 60 percent complete.

Southwest and Western Oklahoma

Altus/Roosevelt/Lone Wolf/Hobart- Wheat harvest in this region has been slowed by rains and high humidity days early in the week, but in most of these locations harvest got rolling again yesterday.   Test weights have dropped slightly this week but this region still holding 61lb. to 62lb. test weight averages depending on location. Yields reported as ranging from the low 40’s to mid 50’s.  Some higher intensively managed wheat making in the low 60’s to low 70’s.  Proteins in the region ranging from 9% to 14%.  Protein average for the region coming in at 11.5%.  These locations reporting 30 to 35 percent complete.

Apache- Harvest has been slower to start in this region with the on and off rains the past two weeks. Before the rains test weights were 61lbs. to 63lbs. per bushel.  Test weights  have dropped some but certain varieties are proving to hold up better. Yields being reported making low 40’s to low 50’s. Some highly intensive managers reporting yields in the 60’s to 70’s at this location, which tends to always be a bright spot for production.  Early protein reports show an average of 11.2% to 11.5%.  This area is 7 percent complete.

Cordell-Harvest got started again late yesterday afternoon in this area.   Test weights have dropped slightly with the rains this past week and are ranging from 59lbs. to 61lbs. per bushel.  Many varieties are still holding up well even with the rains.  Yields ranging from the mid 40’s to mid 50’s.  Proteins in this area are averaging 12%. This location is reporting 15 to 20 complete.

Central Oklahoma

Reeding/Kingfisher/Omega/Okeene- Test weights ranging from 60 lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel, as they have dropped slightly with the rains but overall are holding up. Yields ranging from mid 40’s to low 50’s for the most part.  Some higher yields have been noted in low to mid 60’s on fields with some pushing 70 on wheat that was intensively managed. Protein ranging from 9% to 13.5%. Right now it is looking like an 11.0% to 11.2% average for the region.  Harvest in the Kingfisher locations reported at 20 percent complete.  Rains in the Omega/Loyal and Reeding areas hindered progress and are 10% complete.  

Northern Oklahoma

Kremlin/Hunter/Lamont- Early cuttings showing test weight ranging from 60lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel as producers got into fields late yesterday in this area. Yields ranging in the low 40’s to low 50’s on early cuttings. Early reports on protein showing an 11.5% to 12% average. These locations reporting less than 5 percent complete.

Tonkawa/Blackwell– Harvest still at a standstill at the time of this report today, due to heavy rains.  These regions reporting less than 5 percent complete.

Burlington- Last night harvest got a good start in this region.  Test weights are ranging from 59lbs. to 62lbs. per bushel depending on variety.   No yields on early cutting being reported but it is thought in some areas that production will be better than what was previously thought.  Locations based on rainfall and planting dates are showing their will be two different crops in this region.  Early protein reports ranging from 12% to 14%.  This region reporting less than 5% complete.

Panhandle of Oklahoma

Turpin/Baker/Hooker- Cutting on dryland wheat has begun out by Turpin and Baker.  Nothing had been taken in at Hooker as of this morning.  Yields ranging from 20 to 50 bushels depending on location and planting date.  No test weights or proteins reported at this time.

Northeast Oklahoma

Afton/Miami- No wheat has been taken in at these locations as of today.  Producers were hopeful to start cutting late this afternoon.

General Report

Reports in all locations show test weights ranging from 59 to 65 lbs. per bushel for the most part.  We have some regions now reporting some 58lb. to 59 lb. test weights in parts of Southern Oklahoma, but overall most test weights are still holding at 60lbs. or higher across the state. Proteins ranging from 9% to 13.5%, with an overall average of proteins being reported higher than last week now at 11.7%.  Early 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 70’s.  It is thought that in parts of Northwest Oklahoma the wheat in some areas has recovered, however there are still several parts in far Northwest Oklahoma and the Panhandle that will have lower yields due to persistent drought. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling the state 25% complete with harvest.  The next Oklahoma Wheat Commission Harvest report will be published on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Below, see the 7-day forecast and storm potential outlook for this evening thru the weekend provided by the Oklahoma Mesonet.

Harvest Makes Progress in Southern Oklahoma, Wheat Ready in Parts of Central Oklahoma, but Delayed by Rain

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Oklahoma wheat harvest made good strides the last few days in parts of Southwest, Oklahoma. Producers as far North in the Okarche and Reeding area were also able to start earlier in the week before rains delayed progress on Wednesday morning. Samples and small cuttings were taken in at Greenfield. Cooler temperatures made for a late start in a lot of areas yesterday. High humidity, cloudy weather, with fog and mist today have hindered anything being cut this morning. Predicted rains late this afternoon/evening and over the weekend will likely stall progress over the Memorial Day weekend. Wheat being taken in at all locations show favorable yields and quality.

Devol/Grandfield/Chattanooga- This area has taken in a lot of wheat over the past 5 to 7 days, with approximately 15 percent of the crop harvested.   Yields are ranging from the low 20’s to high 40’s for the most part. Heavily grazed wheat having the lower yields.  It has been noted some intensively managed fields have been yielding 50, with a few yields in the lower 70’s being reported.  Test weights ranging from 60lbs. to 65lbs. per bushel.  Protein averages being reported from 10.5% to 12%, with the overall average being around 11.0% to 11.2%. 

Frederick- Great strides have been made in this area until cooler temperatures and higher humidities yesterday.  Yields being reported from as low as 25 to as high as 50 bushels per acre depending on management and whether or not it was grazed.  Test weights reported from 60lbs. to 63lbs. per bushel.  Protein average at 10.5%

Altus/Lone Wolf- Yields in this region mainly ranging from 35 to 40 bushels per acre. A couple of intensively managed fields making above 60 bushels per acre being reported. Test weights ranging from 60 lbs. to 64 lbs. per bushel. Harvest just getting a good start at these locations so no protein reports being made at this time. (Test cuttings and samples have been taken in at Hobart, Gotebo, Roosevelt, Sentinel, Rocky, Dill City and Cordell, but no actual reports being made until harvest starts in these regions.)

Greenfield- Early test weights being reported on one field making 58.5 lbs. per bushel.  Protein was reported at 13%, no yields reported.

Okarche- Early cuttings reporting yields from 40 to 45 bushels per acre. Test weights reported at 61 lbs. to 62 lbs. per bushel.  Protein reports on early cuttings coming in at 13.5%

Reeding- Early cuttings on a couple fields in this region had reports of yields making 45 to 50 bushels per acre. Test weights ranging from 60lbs. to 62lbs. per bushel.  No proteins being reported on the early cuttings.

Early reports in all locations show test weights ranging from 60 to 65 lbs. per bushel. Proteins ranging from 10.5% to 13.5%, with an overall average of proteins being reported at 11.0% to 11.2%. The wheat being harvested in Southwest Oklahoma has not been stressed as much, so it is thought proteins will get higher as harvest progresses North where we have drought stress. Early yields being reported at 40 to 45 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 70’s.  The regions where this is being reported is considered the bright spot of the state for growing conditions this year. The state has received a large amount of hail damage in South Central, Southwest, and Northern, Oklahoma over the past two weeks.  Producers are hoping future predicted storms for tonight and over the weekend subside. The next harvest report to be published will be Tuesday, May 28th.  In honor of all the Veterans and Active Service members the Oklahoma Wheat Commission wants to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day weekend!

Below, see the 6-10 day precipitation and storm potential outlook provided by the Oklahoma Mesonet.