Montana and the Pacific Northwest continues to roll with the 2020 HRW wheat harvest. Other states to the south are either complete with harvest or are within 3 percentage points of being complete. Montana is now 45% complete with harvest and early reports of the crop have been impressive. Test weight averages in the southcentral area of the state are reportedly over 63 lb/bu, (82.8 kg/hl), protein between 12% – 13% and yields in the range of 60 bu/ac (4.04 t/ha). Washington, now 38% complete with harvest continues to report above average yields while averaging over 11.8% protein and just under 62 lb/bu (81.5 kg/hl). Early yield reports indicate an above average crop. Oregon made significant harvest progress this week (now 61% complete). Hot and dry conditions continue to drive harvest progress throughout the state and the Pacific Northwest. Wheat producers reporting better than expected yields. Idaho is now 33% harvested and reporting above average yields and test weights above 60 lb/bu (78.9 kg/hl)…
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