Durum wheat yield estimated at 45.6 bpa.

Wheat tour day 1 average tops 48.1 bpa a year ago.

Moisture mostly helpful, but may increase incidence of disease.

Farm Strategy adds genetic component, goes international.

Imminent tour to confirm or calm expectations.

Recent rains could help grain-fill period, raise yield.

Estimates reflect northern and western areas appraised by scouts.

Day 1 average second highest in 10 years.

Drought stress, freeze damage, disease, viral impacts suspected.

Spring planting, growing season weather key going forward this season.