June 25, 2025
The Oklahoma wheat harvest has progressed rapidly over the past two days, with several producers and custom harvesters wrapping up in southwest Oklahoma. Great strides have also been made in central and far western regions of the state. Producers are now cutting wheat in nearly all regions — including along the north-central I-35 corridor near the Oklahoma–Kansas line.
However, producers continue to battle mud from heavy rains across northern Oklahoma, especially from Kremlin to Blackwell, Ponca City and Braman. Mud is also slowing progress in the Afton and Miami area. Several fields from central to northern Oklahoma remain partially harvested as producers and harvesters plan to return for wetter, lower-lying areas once they dry out.
Rain earlier this week has also delayed dryland harvest in some parts of the Panhandle.
Test weights have dropped due to last week’s heavy rains, but the statewide average still stands at 59 pounds per bushel, despite regional and varietal variation. Yields are generally ranging from the mid-30s to mid-50s, while producers using intensive management practices are reporting yields from the mid-60s to low-80s. Statewide average protein is 11.1 percent.
As of today, the Oklahoma Wheat Commission estimates the 2025 harvest is 55 percent complete. The next harvest report will be published on June 30.
It should be noted that in locations between Wichita Falls, Texas, and Lawton, Oklahoma — and around Tonkawa, Blackwell and Ponca City — many acres were flooded and will not be harvested. Yields in these areas are expected to be about one-third lower than average. In many of these fields, heavy weed pressure has further hindered harvest efforts.
Southwest and Western Oklahoma
Walters / Temple / Ahpeatone / Ryan / Hulen
Harvest has made great progress in the past five days.
· Test weights: 58–59 lbs./bu, despite lower test weights from recent rains
· Yields: 20–40 bu/acre, higher on earlier cuttings
· Protein: 11.9%
· Flooding will reduce regional production by 1/3 from the five-year average
· Harvest: 95% complete
Carter / Brinkman / Altus / Lone Wolf
· Test weights have dropped slightly: 59 lbs./bu
· Yields: mid-30s to mid-40s; intensively managed fields producing in the low-50s to mid-60s
· Protein: 11.2%
· Harvest: 97% complete
Hobart
Progress has been slower due to heavy rains earlier in the season.
· Test weight: 59 lbs./bu
· Yields: mid-30s to mid-50s; intensively managed fields up to low-80s
· Protein: 11.2%
· Harvest: 90% complete
Gotebo
Also slowed by heavy rains.
· Test weight: 58 lbs./bu
· Yields: mid-30s to mid-50s
· Protein: 11.2%
· Harvest: 60% complete
Sentinel / Rocky
· Test weight: 59 lbs./bu
· Yields: heavily-grazed fields mid-30s to mid-40s; later cuttings mid-40s to low-50s
· Protein: 11.8%
· Harvest: Sentinel 95%, Rocky 85%
Central Oklahoma
Greenfield
Progress is strong.
· Test weights: 58.5–62 lbs./bu
· Yields: mid-40s to mid-60s; higher with intensive management
· Protein: 10.7–11.1%
· Harvest: 75% complete
Okarche / Piedmont
· Test weight: 59 lbs./bu
· Yields: mid-40s; intensive fields mid-50s to low-60s
· Protein varies: up to 12% east of Okarche
· Harvest: 70% complete
Kingfisher / Omega / Loyal / Reeding
Lower test weights are being reported.
· Test weight: 58–59 lbs./bu
· Yields: mid-30s to mid-50s; better resultes in ungrazed, intensive fields mid-50s to mid-60s
· Protein: 10.5–11.2%
· Harvest: 70% in Kingfisher, Omega and Reeding; Loyal 65%
North Central and Northern Oklahoma
Okeene / Fairview / Ringwood / Lahoma
Fairview, Ringwood and Lahoma are ahead of areas west of Okeene. Test weights remain above 60 pounds per bushel. Yields are mostly in the mid-40s to mid-50s; intensively managed fields are yielding 60 to 80 bushels per acre. Protein is averaging 11.5 percent. Fairview, Ringwood and Lahoma are 60 percent harvested; Okeene is 40 percent harvested.
· Test weight: above 60 lbs./bu
· Yields: mid-40s to mid-50s; intensively-managed fields 60–80 bu/acre
· Protein: averaging 11.5%
· Harvest: 60% in Fairview, Ringwood, Lahoma; Okeene 40%
McWillie / Helena / Goltry
Good progress over the past week.
· Test weight: 60 lbs./bu on later cuttings
· Yields: high-30s to mid-50s; intensively-managed fields mid-60s
· Protein: not reported
· Harvest: 70% complete
Kremlin / Hunter / Pond Creek
Progress continues despite muddy conditions.
· Test weight: 58–61 lbs./bu
· Yields: mid-40s to mid-50s; intensively-managed fields mid-60s
· Protein: 11.2%
· Harvest: 35% complete
Tonkawa / Ponca City / Blackwell / Braman
Good progress, although producers are still dealing with mud.
· Test weight: 58–59 lbs./bu (a surprise given recent heavy rains)
· Early yields: low-40s to mid-50s
· Note: Flooding and hail have damaged many fields. Many are likely to be abandoned due to weed issue.
· Protein: 11.1%
· Harvest: 25% complete
Northwest Oklahoma
Shattuck / Camargo
Significant progress in the past five days.
· Test weight: 60+ lbs./bu
· Yields: low-30s to mid-40s (Heavily-grazed areas are impacting yields.)
· Protein: 11.1%
· Harvest: 75% complete
Burlington
Strong progress reported.
· Test weight: 60+ lbs./bu
· Yields: mid-50s to mid-60s; intensively-managed fields mid-80s
· Protein: 11.1%
· Harvest: 75% complete
Northeast Oklahoma
Afton / Miami
Producers made good progress over the past two days despite extremely muddy conditions. This region reports both Hard Red Winter and Soft Red Winter wheat. Harvest is 30 percent complete.
· Test weights (HRW): 55 lbs./bu
· Test weights (SRW): 56–58 lbs./bu
· Yields (both classes): mid-20s to mid-50s, depending on variety and location
· Harvest: 30% complete, depending on variety and location
Panhandle
Texhoma / Goodwell / Guymon / Hooker
Much of the dryland harvest has occurred over the past week. Yields range from 20 to 50 bushels per acre depending on variety and location. Test weights range from 55 to 61 pounds per bushel. Protein averages 11.5 percent. Monday evening rains delayed harvest in some areas Tuesday, but producers are optimistic about resuming soon. No irrigated wheat has been harvested yet, but cutting is expected to begin later this week. Dryland harvest is 70 to 75 percent complete.
· Test weight: 55–61 lbs./bu
· Yields: 20–50 bu/acre, depending on variety and location
· Protein: 11.5%
· Rain on Monday evening delayed progress Tuesday, but producers are optimistic about resuming soon.
· Irrigated wheat harvest expected to begin by weekend
· Dryland harvest: 70–75% complete
Wheat classes and what they’re used for
Hard Red Winter: A versatile wheat with excellent milling and baking qualities, ideal for pan breads, Asian noodles, hard rolls, flatbreads, general-purpose flour and cereals.
Soft Red Winter: A weak-gluten wheat, perfect for cookies, crackers, pretzels, pastries and flatbreads.
See the 7-day forecast from the Oklahoma Mesonet below.
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 25-30.
