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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