Hard Red Spring Wheat Varieties for 2012

Year after year, wheat varieties are constantly being released in order to fit grower needs. Therefore, it is imperative to research the validity of each one of these varieties across different environments. By testing these varieties, we are able to make recommendations based off of performance, and identify which growing region displays the most conducive environment over multi-year data. The types of characteristics that should be evaluated when selecting a variety should include yield potential, protein content, straw strength, plant height, disease, and maturity.

Some varieties descriptions are available below, for other interpretation please contact us (701-454-6427).

The following variety information is from Weinlaeder Seed Co. HRSW field trials:

Barlow (NDSU)

Early maturity
Yields equal to that of Glenn
Very Good Protein and test weight

Brennan (AgriPro)

Two days later than Kelby
Very good straw strength
One notch better than Kelby
101% of mean in public data for 2009

Faller (NDSU)

Medium straw strength
Very good yield potential, all ND and MN state yield trials performed well
Moderate resistant to scab
High test weight and low protein
Yield higher than Traverse
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Glenn (NDSU)

Displays a 5% yield increase over Alsen
multiple sources of scab resistance
Threshability has been a problem for some producers
Well balanced variety, good yield, disease, and average straw strength
Higher test weight and protein
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Jenna (AgriPro)

Full season maturity
Intermediate straw strength
Above average protein
104% of mean in 2009-2011 public data

Prosper (NDSU) New for 2012

Sister to Faller
Straw strength, yield and protein all similar to Faller

Rollag (U OF M) New for 2012

Cross between Ada and a Canadian line
FHB rating equal to Glenn and Brick, but higher yielding
Good replacement for RB07

Samson (Westbred)

Weak disease package - mandatory fungicide application
Very promising high yield potential. 2nd to Faller in MN state yield trials for 2nd year in a row
Medium maturity
This variety will yield and stand up
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SY-Soren (AgriPro) New for 2012

Very Good Straw Strength
#1 for Economic Return/Acre on 3 year average
Medium Maturity

WB-Mayville (Westbred) New for 2012

Cross with Polaris x Trooper
Very nice yielder with straw strength
Still need to manage with fungicide, such as Samson
If you like Samson, you will like this one, slightly better protein and yield then Samson

Vantage (Westbred)

Excellent straw strength
Leaf disease weaknesses
Good yield potential, but protein is it's strong suite
Good replacement for Granite
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