Wheat harvest is in full swing and according to the latest Crop Progress Report, it is moving quite quickly in the state of Kansas with winter wheat already 53% harvested.
Vice President of Communications for the Kansas Wheat Commission, Marsha Boswell spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on the latest numbers, issues producers faced, and possible ripple effects.
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