MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas wheat harvest in Kansas is now underway in the state’s southern counties with progress about average for this time of year.
The U.S. Agriculture Department’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that 9% of the wheat in Kansas has been cut.
That is ahead of the 1% a year ago and near the 8% average. About 32% of the crop is now mature.
Winter wheat condition is rated as 6% very poor, 15% poor, 34% fair, 40% good, and 5% excellent, the agency said.
Early reports from the harvest in the state’s southern counties indicate that this year’s wheat quality is good, with exceptional test weights, average or better yields and protein levels slightly below average, according to an industry update issued Monday.
The industry harvest report is put out by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association.
