In this episode of the NAWG podcast, we begin with a conversation featuring Ryan Almos, Commercial Vice President at Ardent Mills, who shares an update on the current state of flour production. Next, we catch up with Aaron Harries, Kansas Wheat’s Vice President of Research and Operations, to discuss the Wheat Quality Council’s 2026 Hard Red Winter Wheat Tour and the insights it provided into this year’s crop. We wrap up the episode with National Wheat Foundation Chairman Scott Brown, who reflects on this year’s Farm Tour held at the Spates Farm in Poolesville, Maryland, and highlights the importance of connecting policymakers with wheat farmers.