SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT

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MANAGMENT TIPS

  • Allows for flexible placement across soil types
  • Performs best in the I-70 corridor and south
  • Low response to a fungicide applications

721

STRENGTHS

This agronomic leader has strong performance across all soil types across our southern marketing area with stress tolerance and top end yield. It has excellent plant health, harvest looks, and a tremendous yield punch.
721

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
1.3 1.7
No-Till
1.4 1.8
Spreader
1.6 1.9

Yield Comparisons

Yrs. Plots Variety Bu./A Test Wght.
1 42 BECK 721
AgriMAXX 473		 76.6
73.6		 55.7
55.4
1 23 BECK 721
Dyna-Gro 9522		 76.0
74.0		 55.0
54.8
1 18 BECK 721
Pioneer P26R36		 81.2
79.5		 55.8
57.4

General Characteristics

Exp # 5407
Relative Maturity +1
Awns Awns (Bearded)
Seed Size 14000
Fungicide Response Low
15" Row Adaptability
8
Test Weight
8
Double Crop
8

Plant Traits

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

Plant Health

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

Rating: 9 = Best