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Oklahoma wheat harvest is coming early this year, and this update explains why the crop is so uneven across the state. Dave Deken breaks down the latest crop ratings, heading progress, drought conditions and soil moisture concerns, showing how a quick-moving crop is reaching the finish line with limited support from deeper moisture reserves.

Josh Bushong, Oklahoma State University extension northwest area agronomist, shares what he is seeing across northwest and north-central Oklahoma. His field report highlights the importance of timely rain, early yield potential, management decisions, disease pressure and the wide range of yield expectations producers may see as combines begin to roll.