The Annual Hard Red Winter Wheat Tour Is Underway!

The annual Hard Red Winter Wheat Tour is getting underway. Participants have traveled across Kansas scouting fields.

With more months of dry weather, many are anxious to get a firsthand look at conditions and quality.

The Interim Executive Director for the Wheat Quality Council, Dr. Sean Finnie spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander about current conditions, where they will be heading and the importance of this tour.

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