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The 2025 Pro Farmer Crop Tour Is Underway!

August 18, 2025 03:31 PM

The 2025 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.

Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about the sentiment so far, his expectations, and the importance of the tour.

Day 2

Oliver Sloup with Blue Line Futures

Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge

Day 3

Oliver Sloup

Ted Seifried

Day 4

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