In this episode of Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with Chip Flory for a deep dive into the Crop Tour process. Flory explains how yield estimates for corn and soybeans are calculated, refined, and kept independent from USDA data, stressing the value of year-over-year comparisons for tracking trends. The conversation explores the impact of Southern Rust in Iowa, regional yield variability, and broader market challenges—from commodity pricing to farmer frustrations with USDA projections.

<p>In this episode of Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with Chip Flory for a deep dive into the Crop Tour process. Flory explains how yield estimates for corn and soybeans are calculated, refined, and kept independent from USDA data, stressing the value of year-over-year comparisons for tracking trends. The conversation explores the impact of Southern Rust in Iowa, regional yield variability, and broader market challenges&mdash;from commodity pricing to farmer frustrations with USDA projections.</p>

Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

<p>Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.</p>

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