By Kay Ledbetter
Across Texas, wheat harvest results depended very much on the weather. Drought led to early termination of dryland fields, and muddy conditions are delaying ongoing harvests to the detriment of grain quality. However, across the state, it was an average year for Texas wheat.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomists initially predicted a good wheat season based on a good start. But conditions deteriorated in some areas, resulting in lower yields than expected, while other areas experienced better yields than in 2024.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service, the Texas wheat harvest was estimated to be 70% complete on June 22, with about 73% of the crop reported in fair or better condition. A total of 2.3 million acres is expected to be harvested for grain. The June crop production report forecast Texas wheat production at 69 million bushels, with an average yield of 30 bushels per acre.