North Dakota Wheat Commission

06/09/2026

The crop needed rain, and the rain came... finally!

North Dakota HRS wheat conditions improved this week, with 61% rated good to excellent, up from last week. Emergence is ahead of average, and milder temperatures and precipitation are in the forecast for this week.

Read this week's full update at: https://www.ndwheat.com/weekly-wheat-update

06/08/2026

As June moves in, so does the volatility of the spring wheat market. This month, Jim Peterson, Executive Director of the ND Wheat Commission, shares his insights into the driving forces of the markets. From trade uncertainty, weather, and planting delays — read the full article here:
https://agupdate.com/farmandranchguide/markets/crop/article_ee54b082-2a00-4114-a7d0-3681f04c62f0.html

06/05/2026

Check out this quarter's issue of Dakota Gold! Out Now. Read the full issue at: https://www.ndwheat.com/dakota-gold-news-letter

06/02/2026

Planting wraps up, while emergence is ahead of pace, and uneven conditions keep producers cautiously optimistic.

Spring wheat planting is nearly done in North Dakota, with about 65% of the crop emerged — slightly ahead of the average pace. After weeks of heat and high winds, temperatures are expected to moderate this week, and most areas picked up some precipitation over the last week.

The first USDA/NASS crop condition ratings of the season are in with 47% of the U.S. crop rated in good to excellent condition with conditions quite variable across the region.

On the durum side, seeding is nearly complete in both North Dakota (90%) and Montana (88%), with emergence around 60% in both states. Some welcome rain fell last week, but consistent moisture is still needed across the production area.

Get the full update at: https://www.ndwheat.com/weekly-wheat-update

05/27/2026

As planting wraps up across North Dakota, it's almost time for NDSU Extension Field Days! 🌱 Starting July 7, Research Extension Centers across the state open their doors for tours, demos, and the latest ag research. Whether you're a farmer, rancher, crop adviser, or just interested in learning more about NDSU Extension's work, there's something for you.

Check out the full schedule: ndsu.ag/fielddays25

Field Days are your opportunity to connect with NDSU experts and see the latest in ag research up close.

Find a Field Day near you ndsu.ag/fielddays26

05/27/2026

🌾 Spring wheat planting is wrapping up across the Northern Plains! And we're actually ahead of the average pace this year! That's a great start.

But the young crop is now navigating its first real challenge. Uneven emergence, heat, wind, and dry conditions have producers keeping a close eye on things. This week brings record-setting temperatures to parts of the region, and rain chances are limited, especially in central and far western North Dakota, where it's been drier than normal.

The durum crop is in a similar boat; planting is ahead of schedule, but moisture will be key in the days ahead.

The silver lining? It's still early, and the crop has time to bounce back if the weather cooperates.

Check out our full weekly update for the details. https://www.ndwheat.com/weekly-wheat-update

05/22/2026

It’s been a long season already, and while the work is just getting started, we wanted to take a second to pause this weekend to remember and respect the brave men and women who gave their lives serving our country.

We are deeply grateful for those who protect our freedom.

05/20/2026

Fresh off the 70th-anniversary celebration of U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) in Tokyo, we were honored to welcome a Japanese trade delegation to the farm of USW Chairman and North Dakota grower, Jim Pellman. This visit was more than just a tour; it was a vital chapter in a relationship that has become the "gold standard" for international agricultural trade.

Read the full story at: https://www.ndwheat.com/post/from-tokyo-to-the-tractor-hosting-the-japanese-trade-delegation

05/19/2026

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05/19/2026

North Dakota's spring wheat planting crossed the two-thirds mark this week, which is slightly ahead of the average pace, despite some of the most extreme wind conditions of the season. Topsoil dried out, visibility dropped, and fieldwork came to a halt in many areas. But the weekend brought relief, with most producers picking up 0.25–1" of much-needed precipitation.

Here's where things stand heading into this week:
✅ Spring Wheat: ~67% planted, 25% emerged in ND
✅ Durum: 58% planted, 23% emerged in ND
✅ SD essentially done planting | MN at 80% | MT at 70%

The recent rains should help push emergence along as temps warm toward the end of the week.

Get the full update, including regional breakdowns and wind maps 👇
https://www.ndwheat.com/weekly-wheat-update