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05/16/2025

🚗🌾 Wheat Tour 25 is rolling across the Kansas wheat belt!

67 participants from 21 U.S. states and six countries are stopping every 15–20 miles to scout fields, calculate yields and connect with Kansas wheat farmers.

Scouts made 196 field stops on day one, estimating an average yield of 50.5 bushels per acre. But beyond the numbers, the real value is in the global conversations happening in Kansas wheat fields.

Day 2 continues through southwest and south central Kansas—follow along for updates!

05/15/2025

🌾 Wheat Tour 2025 — Final Report

The 2025 Wheat Quality Tour is complete after 3 days of field scouting across Kansas.

👥 67 people | 🌍 21 states + 6 countries represented | 🚗 17 vehicles
📍 449 wheat fields evaluated
📊 Final 3-day average yield: 53.0 bushels per acre
📦 Estimated Kansas wheat production: 338.5 million bushels

The story of this year’s tour was Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus complex. The tour captures a snapshot of wheat’s potential across the state.

See the link in the first comment for the full report!

05/14/2025

05/19/2024

It is, in fact, the foundation of civilization: it cultivates easily, ...

05/19/2024

Grain has been at the heart of humankind's diet for thousands of years.

05/19/2024

Harvest
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Wheat harvest
When the wheat plants turn yellow and the ears dry up, the crop should be harvested. It is the right time to harvest the crop when the grains have 15 to 20 percent moisture. After harvesting, the crop should be dried for 3 to 4 days.

05/16/2024

Benefits
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Benefits of wheat
1:Rich in Nutrients:1. Wheat is a rich source of essential nutrients, such as fiber, protein, B vitamins, iron, and zinc. ...
2:Good for Digestion: ...
3:Helps Manage Weight: ...
4:Rich in Antioxidants:
5:Helps Control Blood Sugar Levels: ...
6:Good for Heart Health: ...
7:Boosts Immune System: ...
8:Helps Prevent Cancer: