Wheat fields continue to be irrigated. The weather this week has been good compared to the last couple of weeks. However, the winter wheat is now showing damage from the severe frost that occurred on May 30. The quality of this year s wheat is excellent and the protein levels are above normal. The quality of this year's wheat is down because of various weeds and rust.
Early reports indicate that yields are below normal.
The weather in this region has been extremely hot, which is causing late planted wheat to mature rapidly. Also, high winds early this week had an effect on harvest. Protein levels on early harvested wheat range from average to below average. In the Northern California Inter-Mountain region the crops continue to look good. The spring wheat is currently moving into the tillering stage.