If it wasn’t for a record wet fall, sprout damage and falling numbers, University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says 2020 spring wheat variety discussions would be solely focused on bacterial leaf streak, vomitoxin and scab. “We can’t ignore these other issues. We want to be on the forefront and select good varieties.” Wiersma says pre-harvest sprout tolerance will also be important in selecting a variety this year. “Farmers should be looking at the most pre-harvest sprout tolerant varieties out there. The varieties can help to yield falling numbers above 300, the market minimum. In addition to yield, another priority is straw strength and stand.” Wiersma also says there’s a new wheat variety called MN-Torgy. The small grains specialist is part of the Minnesota Small Grains Update Meetings.
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