The Smallest Wheat Crop Since 1970 Was Just Confirmed — Here's What to Do Before Fall

Send us Fan Mail The USDA released its July crop production report on July 10th. The wheat number is the one I've been watching all season — and on Thursday, it was officially confirmed. Total US wheat production for 2026: 1.536 billion bushels. The lowest since 1970. That is 56 years. Winter wheat — the class that makes your bread flour and all-purpose flour — came in at 990 million bushels. Down 29% from last year. Hard Red Winter wheat, which is specifically the bread wheat g...