The 2025 Pro Farmer Crop Tour Is Underway!

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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