WHEAT SEED GUIDE

WHEAT SEED GUIDE
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WHEAT SEED GUIDE

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Introduction
The Wheat Seed Guide offers comprehensive details on wheat varieties developed by Varsity Idaho in collaboration with the University of Idaho and Limagrain Cereal Seeds. It focuses on varieties suitable for the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing agronomic features, disease resistance, and end-use quality.
Soft White Winter Wheat, Conventional
  • VI Gem: Suitable for high-production zones with excellent stripe rust tolerance and reliable performance. Test weight: 59.6, Protein: 10.2%.
  • VI Shock: Known for high yields and excellent stripe rust tolerance. Test weight: 59.1, Protein: 10.0%.
  • VI Bulldog: Features strong straw and excellent stripe rust tolerance. Test weight: 62.2, Protein: 9.8%.
  • VI Frost: Offers excellent winter-hardiness and good stripe rust tolerance, suitable for low rainfall areas. Test weight: 59.8, Protein: 12.6%.
Soft White Winter Wheat, Clearfield Plus
  • VI Encore CL+: Improved stripe rust tolerance, performs well in intermediate to high rainfall zones. Test weight: 60.2, Protein: 10.5%.
  • VI Voodoo CL+: Offers improved yield and stripe rust tolerance, performs well in high and intermediate rain trials. Test weight: 58.6, Protein: 11.0%.
  • VI Presto CL+: Known for heavy test weight and good stripe rust tolerance, ideal for low rainfall areas. Test weight: 61.2, Protein: 10.8%.
  • UI Magic CL+: Widely grown with proven on-farm performance, offering a large region of adaptation. Test weight: 59.5, Protein: 12.0%.
Hard White Spring Wheat
  • UI Platinum: Features very good straw strength and is adapted for various conditions. Test weight: 56.6.
Technical Information
  • Data Sources: Utilizes the most recent data as of November 1, 2023, from public and private sources.
  • Wheat Quality: Quality scores are based on data from LCS and U of I Quality Laboratories.
Conclusion
Varsity Idaho's breeding program provides Pacific Northwest growers with high-quality wheat varieties. For the latest trial data and variety information, visit VarsityIdaho.com.
Agronomic Features and Disease Tolerance
The document compares various wheat varieties, detailing key agronomic features such as test weight, heading date, plant height, and straw strength. Disease tolerance is assessed, with UI Stone being susceptible to stripe rust and head scab but resistant to Hessian fly.
End-Use Quality
The document evaluates end-use quality based on baking quality, flour protein, and milling quality. UI Stone is classified as 'Most Desirable' in overall quality, baking quality, and milling quality, while 'Desirable' in flour protein.
Data Compilation and Sources
The document emphasizes using comprehensive public and private data to compile agronomic, disease, and yield scores, sourced from multiple universities.
Quality Assessment Criteria
The LCS Quality Laboratory uses a weighted scoring system to evaluate wheat quality, considering factors like baking quality, dough properties, milling quality, test weight, and flour protein.
Additional Resources
For more information and updated data, visit VarsityIdaho.com and contact a wheat specialist.
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WHEAT SEED GUIDE-1

WHEAT SEED GUIDE Edition One

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WHEAT SEED GUIDE-2

Inside SOFT WHITE WINTER WHEAT, CONVENTIONAL Collaboration Breeds Innovation Varsity Idaho (VI) is an independent wheat breeding program with collaborators, the University of Idaho (U of I) and Limagrain Cereal Seeds (LCS). Both partners co-breed, co-select and co-release VI varieties, creating shared success and a robust pipeline of wheat genetics for Pacific Northwest growers. Local farmers are reaping the benefits of the Varsity Idaho program on their farms with the portfolio of proven VI wheat varieties bred to thrive on Idaho, SOFT WHITE SPRING WHEAT Washington and Oregon fields. They are...

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LCS VI Gem Sonic| SWWW | SWWW Most desirable end-use quality stripe rust tolerance SOFT WHITE WINTER WHEAT YIELD BU/AC Test Weight Heading (Julian) Straw Strength All available public and private data used in compiling scores DISEASE TOLERANCE Susceptible Stripe Rust 10001000= 900900= All available public and private data used in compiling scores E N D-USE QUA L I T Y Overall Quality Baking Quality Most Desirable Most Desirable Flour Protein Milling Quality Most Desirable Data obtained from the LCS and U of I Quality Laboratories For all available data, visit: VarsityIdaho.com Unauthorized seed...

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LCS VI Shock Sonic | | SWWW SWWW Shockingly high yields Exceptional yield in UI South trials 4 years running and desirable end-use quality YIELD BU/AC stripe rust tolerance Heavy test weight straw strength SOFT WHITE WINTER WHEAT Test Weight Heading (Julian) Straw Strength All available public and private data used in compiling scores DISEASE TOLERANCE Susceptible Stripe Rust All available public and private data used in compiling scores E N D-USE QUA L I T Y Overall Quality Baking Quality Flour Protein Milling Quality Most Desirable Data obtained from the LCS and U of I Quality Laboratories...

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LCS VI Bulldog Sonic || SWWW SWWW Reigning over wheat fields with straw strength and yield Extremely Striking wheat strong straw Test Weight Very Good Heading (Julian) Straw Strength Very Good Very Good Very Good Head Type All available public and private data used in compiling scores DISEASE TOLERANCE end-use quality YIELD BU/AC stripe rust tolerance SOFT WHITE WINTER WHEAT with large heads All available public and private data used in compiling scores E N D-USE QUA L I T Y Overall Quality Baking Quality Most Desirable Most Desirable Flour Protein Milling Quality Most Desirable Data obtained...

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LCS VI Frost Sonic| |SWWW SWWW Foil the freeze Excellent Most desirable stripe rust and promising snow mold tolerance SOFT WHITE WINTER WHEAT YIELD BU/AC end-use quality Norwest Duet Test Weight Heading (Julian) Straw Strength All available public and private data used in compiling scores DISEASE TOLERANCE Susceptible All available public and private data used in compiling scores E N D-USE QUA L I T Y Overall Quality Baking Quality Most Desirable Most Desirable Flour Protein Milling Quality Less Desirable Most Desirable Data obtained from the LCS and U of I Quality Laboratories For all available...

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LCS VI Encore Sonic CL+ | SWWW | SWWW When you want more Two-gene Clearfield Plus stripe rust tolerance Excellent performance plant type in intermediate to high rainfall zones SOFT WHITE WINTER WHEAT YIELD BU/AC Test Weight Heading (Julian) Straw Strength All available public and private data used in compiling scores DISEASE TOLERANCE Susceptible Stripe Rust All available public and private data used in compiling scores E N D-USE QUA L I T Y Overall Quality Baking Quality Flour Protein Milling Quality Data obtained from the LCS and U of I Quality Laboratories For all available data, visit: VarsityIdaho.com...

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LCS VI Voodoo Sonic CL+ | SWWW | SWWW It’s not magic, it’s Voodoo Similar plant Test Weight Heading (Julian) Straw Strength All available public and private data used in compiling scores variety in OSU high and intermediate rain trials YIELD BU/AC yield and stripe rust tolerance SOFT WHITE WINTER WHEAT DISEASE TOLERANCE Susceptible All available public and private data used in compiling scores E N D-USE QUA L I T Y Overall Quality Baking Quality Flour Protein Milling Quality Most Desirable Most Desirable Data obtained from the LCS and U of I Quality Laboratories For all available data, visit:...

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LCS VI Presto SonicCL+ | SWWW | SWWW Levitate your production Very heavy test weight Excellent performance Good tolerance Taller plant type consistent trial topper YIELD BU/AC SOFT WHITE WINTER WHEAT Test Weight Heading (Julian) Straw Strength All available public and private data used in compiling scores LCS Artdeco Norwest Duet DISEASE TOLERANCE Susceptible All available public and private data used in compiling scores E N D-USE QUA L I T Y Overall Quality Baking Quality Flour Protein Milling Quality Data obtained from the LCS and U of I Quality Laboratories For all available data, visit: VarsityIdaho.com...

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LCS UI Magic SonicCL+ | SWWW | SWWW It’s no illusion Most widely grown Large region on-farm performance SOFT WHITE WINTER WHEAT YIELD BU/AC Clearfield Plus Test Weight Heading (Julian) Straw Strength Very Good Very Good Head Type All available public and private data used in compiling scores DISEASE TOLERANCE of mean of mean of mean Stripe Rust All available public and private data used in compiling scores E N D-USE QUA L I T Y Overall Quality Baking Quality Flour Protein Milling Quality Data obtained from the LCS and U of I Quality Laboratories For all available data, visit: VarsityIdaho.com...

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LCS UI Stone Sonic | | SWSW SWWW HARD WHITE SPRING WHEAT SOFT WHITE SPRING WHEAT Test Weight Test Weight Heading (Julian) Heading (Julian) Straw Strength Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Straw Strength Very Good Very Good Southern Idaho 2021 average | All available public and private data used in compiling scores All available public and private data used in compiling scores DISEASE TOLERANCE 7–9: Susceptible DISEASE TOLERANCE 1–3: Resistant All available public and private data used in compiling scores All available public and private data used in compiling scores Stripe Rust Stripe Rust...

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