The weather has been hot but the wheat harvest has been going well in Geary County. Extension Agent Chuck Otte said he expects it to be 85 to 90 percent complete by Friday or Saturday.

Otte noted the weather conditions have been great, “allowing the crops to dry down. Test weights are outstanding, a lot of 61, 62, 63 pounds per bushel, need that be at least 60 pounds to be number one wheat.” Otte added the moisture is dry and the yields have been good. “I was hoping for an average crop, I think we’re going to be a little bit above an average crop. I’ve heard of some 50 and 60 bushel yields.”

The hot, dry weather has allowed producers to get combines into the fields to cut the wheat.