Articles tagged under: winter wheat
Winter Wheat Harvest Rolls Along in Pierre, SD
Published July 17, 2020
Miles Harvesting owner Derek Miles is harvesting winter wheat south of Pierre, South Dakota. "The wheat is doing well, averaging 65 to 75 bushels an acre. It's been a 63 to 64 pound test weight and protein is lower, in…Custom Combiners Harvest a Variable Colorado Winter Wheat Crop
Published July 13, 2020
Hallock, Minnesota-based Sugden Harvesting owner Rick Sugden is wrapping up winter wheat harvest in the Julesburg, Colorado area. The crop is variable, with much of it poor quality. "It's not near the crop that farmers had hoped for this year.…Kansas Wheat Releases Virtual Wheat Tour Details
Published May 7, 2020
Kansas Wheat announced more details for a virtual winter wheat tour the week of May 18. This tour will look similar to the Wheat Quality Council’s event, typically held the first week of May. Kansas Wheat says the new virtual,…South Dakota Wheat Crop Making Decent Progress
Published May 6, 2020
Winter wheat is progressing well in South Dakota. "We had a little bit of a set back with the winter weather event two to three weeks ago, but it seems to be coming back with good growth." said Reid Christopherson,…Winter Wheat Seeding Lower
Published January 10, 2020
USDA says winter wheat seeded area for 2020 is forecast at 30.8 million acres, down one percent from 2019 and slightly higher than trade guesses. Hard red winter seedings are down three percent from last year and soft red acres…Rain Delays Spring Wheat Harvest in Philip, SD
Published August 7, 2019
Colby, Kansas custom combiner Jim Deibert is in the Philip, South Dakota area. "Rains earlier in the week delayed our progress. It's wonderful wheat." Deibert thinks the spring wheat in the area will go once they get finished with the…Waiting for ND Wheat Harvest
Published August 5, 2019
Dolechek Harvesting owner Dane Dolechek is waiting to harvest wheat near Garrison, North Dakota. He anticipates starting harvest at the end of next week. "We'll be working on wheat and canola. That means we have another month or so of…ND Harvest Begins with a Strong Winter Wheat Crop
Published July 31, 2019
Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand has finished winter wheat harvest. Weinand says yields ranged from the upper 50s to 80s. "The wheat quality is excellent." he says. "Protein ranged from 12 to 14 percent, which is good for winter…Winter Wheat Harvest Kicks Off in Onida, SD
Published July 29, 2019
Winter wheat harvest is underway in the Onida, South Dakota. Grand Forks, North Dakota-based custom harvester Kent Braathen says yields are around average. "Test weight is around 60 pounds with 13 percent protein. It's tough to get a good day…