The recent Wheat Quality Council tour in North Dakota has projected a significant increase in spring wheat yields for 2024, with an average estimate of 54.5 bushels per acre, a 15% rise from last year. Some fields have shown potential yields nearing 100 bushels per acre, indicating a possible record-setting year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's forecast of 56 bushels per acre aligns closely with these estimates, marking the highest yields ever for the state, which is the largest producer of spring wheat in the U.S. The tour highlighted the effects of a wet spring, particularly the presence of wheat scab, but overall conditions remain favorable for harvesting. This increase in supply is expected to help alleviate rising food prices, particularly for products like bagels and pasta. The findings position North Dakota to further expand American grain supplies amid global supply challenges.