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Wheat Harvest Continues to Expand in Southwest Oklahoma
Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:09:22 CDT
Indications are that the 2010 Hard Red Winter Wheat Harvest is going well as it gets started in southwestern Oklahoma. Most test weights we are hearing are from 60 to 62 pounds per bushel with yields all over the place- but an average in the mid 30s thus far is not that far out of line. (The picture here is from Tom Smith in Kiowa County- he says that this is Jagger wheat and that this field had a 62 pound test weight making probably in the 40 bushel range.)
The Oklahoma Wheat Commission has posted the following town by town recap from the southwest on their Facebook page- and we thank them for their efforts in putting this info together for your information:
Altus area:
With only approximately 10 percent of the crop out of the fields, our reports of test weights and moisture are average of 60 pounds and 10 percent.
Apache area:
The elevator we spoke with reported three loads that were brought in today, with test weights from 59.5 to 61 pounds and moisture between 11.5 and 12.5 percent. They predict producers to really gear up over the coming weekend, signaling the start to harvest in their area.
Frederick area:
Reports are that roughly 40 percent of the crop is in the bin around the area. Test weights are still above the 62 pound mark with moisture averaging 11.5 percent. They feel that yesterday signified the official start of harvest and today has seen a steady flow of trucks.
Hobart area:
Being approximately 20 percent done, one report said test weights have been "awesome" and producers are bringing in loads that are in the 11 percent moisture range. This is the third full day of harvest for them and they are hopeful for yields to stay in the 40 bushel per acre or higher region that they are still seeing today.
Rocky area:
Harvest has slowly started in this area. Producers are reporting fields are either really dry or extremely wet and that can change even just crossing the road. Loads taken in today are averaging 10.5 percent moisture and have all came in with test weights over 60 pounds.
Sentinel area:
Harvest started in full force yesterday with only one account of yields, but it was over 40 bushels per acre. Moisture is in the 10.8 to 11.2 percent range and our reporters are happy with the test weights, from 61 to 63.5 pounds.
Walters area:
Everyone involved in harvest is busy in this area today. Test weights are averaging 62 pounds and their moisture readings range from 9.9 to 13.7 percent.
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