SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT

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MANAGMENT TIPS

  • Allows flexible placement and population across soils
  • Recommend timely harvest
  • Low response to fungicide application

726

STRENGTHS

This versatility leader has great flexibility in all soil types, from wet clay and dry sands to the high organic matter and irrigated acre. This variety carries great plant health to maximize on it's high ceiling yield potential.
726

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 2.0

Yield Comparisons

Yrs. Plots Variety Bu./A Test Wght.
1 15 BECK 726
AgriMAXX 485		 82.6
80.3		 56.3
58.5
1 15 BECK 726
AgriPro VIPER		 85.4
83.1		 56.4
59.0
2 32 BECK 726
Pioneer P25R77		 86.7
81.0		 56.4
58.6

General Characteristics

Exp # 5628
Relative Maturity +2
Awns Awns (Bearded)
Seed Size 11000
Fungicide Response Low
15" Row Adaptability
8
Test Weight
7
Double Crop
7

Plant Traits

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

Plant Health

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

Rating: 9 = Best