Cooler, and in some cases, wetter weather across the western and northern states slowed down the development of the winter wheat crop slightly this week.
“We had been running quite a bit ahead and as a result, winter wheat heading progress stays ahead of average 64% of the crop headed on May 18th," said USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. " five-y… Continue reading…

Winter Wheat Heading Slows, Still Ahead Of Average
May 20, 2025 | 8:11 AM