The Kansas wheat harvest has reached its third day of cutting, according to the JC Post's rolling harvest coverage for the state.

Kansas typically leads US winter wheat production, and the opening days of its harvest serve as an early benchmark for national crop condition, test weights and protein levels. The JC Post's day-by-day series tracks combine progress, yields and grain quality as cutting moves north through the state's wheat belt.

What farmers should watch next

Day-three reports from southern Kansas counties typically provide the first meaningful yield and quality indications, ahead of cutting spreading into central and northern districts over the following one to two weeks. Watch the JC Post's continuing daily coverage for updates on test weights and moisture as progress develops.

Note: the source material for this item consists of a headline only; no yield figures, locations, or other data were available at the time of publication. Figures will be added as reports are released.