By Scout Nelson
The Kansas wheat harvest continues across the state as part of day 7 of the 2025 Kansas Wheat Harvest Report. Varying weather conditions are influencing harvest speed, but most regions are seeing good progress despite scattered rain.
In central Kansas, harvest is nearing completion, with some areas 75% to 85% finished. Scattered rainfall has caused delays in certain regions, but many have avoided heavy downpours, helping harvest crews stay active in the fields.
Reported yields range between 20 to 60 bushels per acre, showing improvement over the drought-impacted years of the past. Some areas have already surpassed both last year’s totals and their five-year average. Test weights are averaging around 58 pounds, although some areas have seen dips due to rainfall and viral issues like wheat streak mosaic. Protein levels are averaging close to 12%.
In other parts of the state, harvest progress is slower due to continued rains and muddy fields. Wet conditions have caused test weights to decline slightly, now between 56 to 59 pounds. Equipment access and field stability remain challenges in these wetter zones.
In western Kansas, harvest crews are using specialized tracked equipment to overcome muddy field conditions. Some machines have been stuck multiple times, but tracked combines have enabled steady progress. Crews report strong wheat quality where crops were well managed, with yields varying from 30 to 70 bushels per acre.
Demand for harvest assistance remains high in several regions, particularly where equipment is limited. Despite these challenges, harvest crews are committed to completing their work and even taking on additional acres when possible.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops, Wheat, Weather