Brad Rippey

Winter wheat harvest is running ahead of schedule this year — but the quality story is a lot more complicated depending on where you look on the map.

The winter wheat outlook isn’t good, with 46% rated poor nationally; however, Idaho farmers celebrate a bright spot with 79% of their crop rated good to excellent.

When it comes to the quality of this year’s winter wheat crop, only 27% of the crop is considered good to excellent. The Northwest is reporting much higher numbers.

Outside of the occasional Isolated mountain rain shower, the weather forecast is calling for a stable weather pattern over the next couple of days.

The Northwest has enjoyed some on-again-off-again rain showers for the past couple of weeks, along with cooler temperatures.

The past week saw the quality of the nation’s rangeland and pasture conditions deteriorate. While national numbers dropped, figures across the Northwest have held strong.

Buckle up, folks! Spring’s breezy arrival is shaking things up with winds that could reach a staggering 65 mph in some areas.

With planting season underway, some states are thriving while others are struggling. It’s a tale of two crops this spring – let’s dig into the numbers.

It’s a tough season for winter wheat across much of the country, with several states seeing alarming declines in crop quality this year.

With conflicting signals swirling in the atmosphere, this summer’s forecast is shaping up to be a real head-scratcher.