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Key Takeaways
- Nationally, winter wheat planting is 5% complete, slightly behind the 6% average.
- Washington is more than 10 points ahead of average progress.
- Overall, progress is uneven, with some states moving faster than others.
As of Sept. 7, 10 of the country’s top 18 winter-wheat-growing states had reported planting winter wheat, according to the most recent USDA Crop Progress report. Across those 10 states, planting stands at 5%. The five-year average for planted winter wheat at this time of year is 6%. Here’s an in-depth review of the states that reported.
Washington
Washington is leading the pack in winter wheat planting with 40% completed. That’s a jump of 23 percentage points from last week, and ahead of last year at this time when 32% had been planted. Planting is well ahead of the five-year average of 28%.
Nebraska
The USDA reported that 8% of winter wheat had been planted in Nebraska. Last year at this time, 6% had been planted. The state’s farmers are 3 percentage points ahead of the five-year average.
Colorado
The winter wheat planting in Colorado was reported at 6% complete, which is five percentage points ahead of last week. Last year at this time, 16% of the crop had been planted. Planting is behind the five-year average of 17%.
Texas
The USDA reported that 5% of Texas winter wheat had been planted. Last year at this time, 6% had been planted. The state is on track with the five-year average for winter wheat planting.
Idaho
Idaho’s winter wheat planting is at 5%. That’s a 4-percentage point jump from last week. Idaho is 1 percentage point behind last year at this time and 2 percentage points behind the five-year average.
Oregon
Oregon’s winter wheat planting was reported at 5%. That’s 3 percentage points ahead of the prior week and 1 percentage point ahead of last year. The five-year average is 4%.
South Dakota
The USDA reported that 4% of South Dakota winter wheat had been planted. Last year at this time, 11% had been planted. The state is behind the five-year average of 9% for winter wheat planting.
Indiana
The winter wheat planting in Indiana was reported at 2% complete, which is the same as last year at this time. The five-year average is 1%.
Kansas
In Kansas, winter wheat planting reached 1% the week ending Sept. 7. Last year 4% was planted. The five-year average is 2%.
Montana
Winter wheat planting in Montana was reported at 1%. Last year at this time it was at 2% planted. The state is behind the five-year average of 5%.
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