Two weeks after the early May 2026 freeze, we’re taking a closer look at Ohio wheat freeze damage. With temperatures dipping as low as 26°F in some areas, what kind of damage might have occurred in fields that were in pollination and early grain fill – and how can you spot it while scouting?

In this PCT Short, Jonah Johnson walks through Ohio wheat fields to explain how freeze injury can show up, including malformed or bleached heads, barren spikelets, and uneven damage throughout the canopy. He also explains how Ohio wheat freeze damage may differ from head scab, why taller wheat was often more exposed, and when growers should consider involving a crop insurance adjuster.

Overall, the crop appears to have weathered the storm – but careful scouting is still critical.

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