Kansas Farmers Bet on Durum Wheat | Lawrence News

Kansas farmers are betting big on a new durum wheat variety, specially bred for pasta, as they seek to revive wheat farming amid declining acreage and shifting crop priorities. Developed by Kansas State University, this drought-tolerant wheat offers higher profits and less water use—critical in a state facing falling aquifers. While it won’t replace bread wheat, it could become a game-changer for western Kansas farmers, especially as a grain elevator in Scott City now accepts it for processing into semolina flour. But with strict quality demands and weather-sensitive yields, success hinges on market stability and careful risk management. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f8e2e3607152d9cc