Many southern Kansas fields already terminated.

Bad spots, good spots, sometimes in the same field.

Potential winterkill, freeze damage add to major drought stress.

FDA turnover means some inspection hiccups possible.

Sees more soft red winter wheat, less soft white wheat.

Lacking moisture is front and center for crop watchers and stakeholders along the wheat and flour supply chains.

Attendees sought to pair excitement with authenticity.

Tools such as CRISPR may reduce chemical use, add to crop yield.

Rains needed to avoid yield cuts like 2022.

Durum, corn, soybean plantings seen higher.