Many farmers are now evaluating the performance of their current varieties and considering new varieties they should grow in the future. Clearly, the yield potential of wheat variety is a top priority, but other traits are also important to consider when selecting a variety.
Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings 2016, from K-State Research and Extension, has been revised and expanded from past editions. Agronomic characteristics and expanded disease resistance information is included, as well as a brief description of some of the more commonly grown and upcoming wheat varieties in the state.
Genetic resistance to diseases and insect pests is usually the most effective, economical, and environmentally sound control method. Resistance ratings represent results of multiple field and greenhouse evaluations by public and private wheat researchers. These ratings can help producers select wheat varieties and minimize potential for serious yield losses.
Electronic versions of the Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings 2016 publication MF991 can be found (and ordered) at: http://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/Item.aspx?catId=299&pubId=1564
Printed copies of the publication should be available in many county Extension offices in the coming weeks.
Erick De Wolf, Extension Plant Pathology
dewolf1@ksu.edu
Romulo Lollato, Wheat and Forages Specialist
lollato@ksu.edu
Jeff Whitworth, Extension Entomology
jwhitwor@ksu.edu
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