SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT

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MANAGMENT TIPS

  • Allows for flexible placement across soil types
  • Increase populations to maximize head count
  • High test weight allows for a flexible harvest window

702

STRENGTHS

This variety offers tremendous fall establishment in a smaller plant architecture at harvest allowing for minimal residue when planting double crop soybeans.

Variety Positioning and Adaptability

Irrigation X
High X
Medium X
Low X
Poorly Drained X
Soil Productivity:
Excellent
Good
Not Rec.

Recommended seeding population

1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
Conventional
1.4 1.8
No-Till
1.5 1.9
Spreader
1.7 2.0

Yield Comparisons

Yrs. Plots Variety Bu./A Test Wght.
2 74 BECK 702
BECK 88		 82.3
77.5		 58.6
56.8
3 84 BECK 702
BECK 114		 85.9
82.1		 58.7
58.7
1 22 BECK 702
AgriMAXX 463		 76.7
75.0		 58.2
55.6

General Characteristics

Exp # 5627
Relative Maturity -2
Awns Awns (Bearded)
Seed Size 12500
Fungicide Response Med.
15" Row Adaptability
7
Test Weight
9
Double Crop
9

Plant Traits

Plant Height Med. Short
Plant Color Dark Green
Standability
7
Tillering
7
Winter Hardiness
8
Fall Growth
9
Plant Uniformity
8
Straw Yield
6

Plant Health

Septoria Leaf Blotch
7
Septoria Glume Blotch
8
Powdery Mildew
7
Leaf Rust
7
Stripe Rust
9
Wheat Scab
7
BYDV
7
SBWMV
6

Rating: 9 = Best