The area north of I-70 is expected to see an average harvest. However, conditions south of I-70 are worse, with some areas facing 50% abandonment.

The area north of I-70 is expected to see an average harvest. However, conditions south of I-70 are worse, with some areas facing 50% abandonment.

The 2026 Colorado Wheat crop has had to live through drought, freeze, mosaic, aphids, mites, and the Wheat Stem Sawfly.
This week brought some more, much-needed precipitation. Locations in Eastern Colorado saw anywhere from 0.20 in. to 1 in. (according