The 2024 Pro Farmer Crop Tour is officially underway as scouts begin their journey across the Corn Belt to measure this year’s yield potential and weather impact.
Our friend, Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on how things are looking, expectations for the rest of the tour, and where they are headed next!
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Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge
Oliver Sloup, VP of Blue Line Futures // Day 3
Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge // Day 3
Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge // Day 4
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