By Scout Nelson
Winter wheat production in the United States continues to show modest improvement, according to the latest June 1 forecast. National production is projected at 1.38 billion bushels, slightly above the May 1 report and 2% higher than in 2024. Nebraska’s winter wheat numbers are part of this upward trend, reflecting stronger crop performance.
The U.S. yield remains steady at 53.7 bushels per acre, unchanged from last month but up 2.0 bushels compared to the previous year’s average of 51.7. This yield boost indicates better growing conditions or improved management practices across winter wheat-growing regions.
"Hard red winter production, at 782 million bushels, is down less than 1% from last month. Soft red winter, at 345 million bushels, is up less than 1% from the May forecast."
White winter wheat production has also increased. The current projection is 254 million bushels, up 1% from last month. Within this category, 20.7 million bushels are expected from hard white varieties and 233 million bushels from soft white varieties.
These slight month-to-month changes reflect ongoing seasonal adjustments as more data becomes available. The consistent rise in yield and production highlights a steady wheat supply outlook heading into the 2025 marketing year.
Overall, winter wheat production remains stable, with slight improvements supporting grain availability. Continued monitoring will be necessary through harvest to assess how regional weather patterns and field conditions influence final outcomes.
The current estimates provide a positive outlook for the wheat sector, suggesting stable food and export supply chains. These updates also help guide market decisions and planning for the coming season.
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Categories: Nebraska, Crops, Wheat, Weather