Kansas Farmers Test Durum Wheat | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 26, 2026 · 1m

Kansas farmers are betting big on a new durum wheat variety developed by Kansas State University, a crop poised to revive the state’s struggling wheat industry by tapping into the high-value pasta market. With traditional wheat acres plummeting due to more profitable crops like corn and the devastating impact of drought, this drought-tolerant, low-water wheat could be the lifeline farmers need. Though the market is still niche and quality demands are strict, early signs are promising—with local elevators already accepting the grain for semolina flour. This long-awaited breakthrough, born from…