Stay Ahead of the Crop: Subscribe to the USW Harvest Report

Jun 05, 2026

By Catherine Miller

In between rain delays and dust storms, the 2026 U.S. wheat harvest is gaining momentum. Follow along as U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) tracks conditions and progress across wheat classes and growing regions in the USW Harvest Report.

Issued each Wednesday throughout the harvest season (typically May through October), the USW Harvest Report delivers timely updates directly from producers, state wheat commissions and industry stakeholders. These first-hand perspectives provide a clear, up-to-date view of crop conditions as they evolve.

Each report covers all major U.S. wheat classes, including hard red winter (HRW), hard red spring (HRS), soft white (SW), durum and soft red winter (SRW). By bringing together observations from across growing regions, the report offers a comprehensive snapshot of quality, yield potential and harvest progress.

“The weekly USW Harvest Report is part of our commitment to providing transparent and timely market insights,” said Erica Oakley, USW vice president of programs. “Our customers around the world truly value this data, which reinforces the value and reliability of U.S. wheat as they make informed buying decisions.”

USW Harvest Report Details Crop Progression

The latest USW Harvest Report was released on June 3, 2026, noting recent reports from across the growing regions highlight a highly variable start to the season, with weather driving both harvest progress and expectations.

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