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Mini combines aid wheat variety research in Kansas field
In Saline County near Knopf farm a five person crew uses tiny combines to harvest 3 acre test plots of wheat. Researchers led by Allan Fritz at Kansas State University collect data for drought tolerance disease resistance and milling quality. The program funded by the Kansas Wheat Checkoff aims to boost yields and livestock farmers profits.
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Sarah Battenfield
Hennessey
Okla
Allan Fritz
Kansas State University
Fritz
Justin Knopf
Jerry and
Karlene Knopf
Saline County
Knopf
K-State
Battenfield
Tom Maxwell
Saline
Ottawa
Maxwell
Combine
Allan
Kansas Wheat Alliance
Kansas
Wheat Commission For Research
Jagger