By Scout Nelson
Day two of the 2025 Kansas Wheat Harvest Report brings a mix of strong progress and significant delays across the state. In southwest Kansas, hot temperatures around 100 degrees helped harvest start quickly on Thursday. More updates on yields and quality are expected by early next week.
In central Kansas, rainfall earlier in the week stopped harvest activities. Fields received 5 to 10 inches of rain, along with strong winds, which have knocked kernels from heads and caused localized flooding.
This weather event may reduce yield potential by up to 25%. Many fields are still under water, and flooded roads have added to the delay. While harvest was expected to be halfway done, it has barely started in some areas and will not resume until the weekend at the earliest.
Despite the challenges, other regions in central Kansas report better outcomes. Harvest began on June 10 in some areas, with yields ranging from average to 20 percent above average before the rain hit.
Tuesday’s storm dropped 1.75 to 4 inches of rain, but drier spots have allowed limited harvesting to resume. Test weights have decreased slightly due to the moisture but remain near average levels. With only 15 to 20 percent of fields harvested, operations are expected to continue for at least another week.
“Test weights were good, but will no doubt decrease with the rain.”
The 2025 Harvest Report is supported by the Kansas Wheat Commission and partner organizations. For daily updates and to share your harvest experience, follow along on social media using #wheatharvest25 and tag @kansaswheat with photos and stories.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops, Wheat