FFR works closely with plant breeding programs in the industry to access the best varieties and performance throughout the Soft Red Winter Wheat production area. Currently wheat is often referred to as the non-GMO crop, but work is being done by many technology and germplasm originators to enhance wheat performance and quality.  FFR is in close contact with these companies to insure the farmer cooperative owners will be in the strongest market position to evaluate, acquire and deliver the newest and best advances available to wheat producers. 

FFR works with breeding partners to get seed, plant and harvest research plots at approximately 30 locations from Georgia to Wisconsin and Delaware to Arkansas.  Varieties are evaluated for their adaptability, yield, test weight and ability to withstand the pests and weather for each major growing region of the US.