Weekly Wheat Update
Every Tuesday during the growing season (generally April through September), the North Dakota Wheat Commission issues a weekly wheat report report to update buyers on growing conditions, yield potential, crop health, disease concerns, quality, etc. The Commission utilizes the USDA NASS weekly crop progress reports and crop reports from producers, elevators, extension agents and agronomists to develop the report.
Weekly Wheat Update September 10, 2024
Drier conditions and warmer temperatures have helped progress the harvest pace over the last week, and weather forecasts for this week show more of the same. Harvest of the U.S. HRS crop is now estimated to be 85% complete. Harvest is nearly complete in South Dakota, 91% complete in Montana, 89 % in Minnesota and 79% in North Dakota. The expected conducive harvest weather this week should allow producers to finish a large chunk of harvest. Producers report mostly above average yields, except for some western areas of North Dakota.
Samples for the annual crop quality survey continue to arrive at the NDSU Wheat Quality Lab to be processed and analyzed for quality attributes. About one-third of the expected samples have been received. Overall quality data shows protein trending lower, with the average of samples so far at 14.0 (compared to 14.6% on average). Protein in eastern areas is generally showing lower than average, while higher protein is being seen in western areas. Average test weight so far is 61 pounds per bushel, slightly lower than last year and there are pockets of lower test weights in wester growing areas. The Crop currently grades a No. 1 Northern Spring, with vitreous levels lower due to harvest time rains and higher yields. Producer reports and samples from some eastern growing areas do show some lower falling number values and some slightly higher DON levels. So far damage in the samples analyzed is higher than last year at 1.1%. Average quality data will change from week to week as more samples are analyzed.
Durum harvest in North Dakota is progressing at a faster than average pace with about 77% of the crop harvested, compared to 67% on average. Producers report mostly good yields and quality. In Montana, harvest is nearly complete and producers there are reporting good quality, but some lower yields. Just under 30% of the expected samples have arrived at the NDSU Durum Quality Lab and data so far shows protein averaging 15.1%, higher than average. Falling numbers in the durum samples so far have been sound. Average test weight is a bit lighter this year, averaging 59.8 pounds per bushel and vitreous kernel levels are a bit lower with the average at 83%. So far, the crop grades a No. 2 Hard Amber Durum. Average quality data will change from week to week as more samples are analyzed.
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| Wheat Harvested by State |
9/8/24 |
Last Week |
Last Year |
5 yr. Avg |
| North Dakota HRS |
79 |
61 |
77 |
78 |
| North Dakota Durum |
77 |
53 |
63 |
67 |
| Minnesota HRS |
89 |
75 |
91 |
86 |
| Montana HRS |
91 |
77 |
89 |
85 |
| Montana Durum |
98 |
91 |
87 |
75 |
| South Dakota HRS |
97 |
93 |
98 |
97 |
| US HRS |
85 |
70 |
83 |
83 |