2025 WINTER WHEAT VARIETY TRIAL RESULTS
Wisconsin saw a 13% increase in winter wheat acres planted during the 2024–2025 growing season, reaching 300,000 acres. Of these, 250,000 acres are forecasted to be harvested for grain—up 14% from 2024. The forecasted average yield is 76 bu/a, a decrease of 6 bu/a compared to last year. Wheat acres were generally planted on schedule, aligned with average progress for corn and soybean harvest.
Mild winter conditions and adequate snowfall contributed to strong winter survival. Wheat broke dormancy in early April, and development progressed normally despite above-average precipitation and typical growing degree unit (GDU) accumulation. Overall, winter wheat yield and test weights in 2025 were below average to low.
