Some wheat varieties were affected by rust this season. Protein levels on early harvested wheat range from average to below average. The quality of this year s wheat is good while the yield is average. In the Northern California Inter-Mountain region, the crops continue to look good. The spring wheat is currently emigrating from the boot to heading stage.
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.