SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT

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MANAGMENT TIPS

  • Excellent head scab tolerance
  • Tremendous winterhardiness
  • Minimal residue for double crop

705

STRENGTHS

This new double-crop specialist offers exceptional fall establishment and world-class winterhardiness for every acre. This versatile option has an outstanding disease package for dependable yield and quality at harvest.

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
1.6 2.0

Yield Comparisons

Yrs. Plots Variety Bu./A Test Wght.
2 33 BECK 705
BECK 702		 86.7
80.9		 58.1
59.4
1 22 BECK 705
BECK 120		 89.1
88.6		 57.3
56.6
1 8 BECK 705
Pioneer P25R50		 79.2
78.2		 55.5
55.8

General Characteristics

Exp # 5903
Relative Maturity -2
Awns Awns (Bearded)
Seed Size 12000
Fungicide Response Med.
15" Row Adaptability
7
Test Weight
7
Double Crop
9

Plant Traits

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

Plant Health

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

Rating: 9 = Best