2022 MSU Wheat Variety Suggestions
Ranking based on yield performance in the Mississippi Wheat and Oat Variety Trials
Varieties Adapted for the Delta
Variety |
Maturity* |
Straw strength |
Height |
Awned heads |
Local Seed LW 2848 |
Late |
High |
Tall |
Yes |
Progeny #BULLET |
Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
AgriMAXX 473 |
Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
Dyna-Gro 9701 |
Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
Delta Grow 1000 |
Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
USG 3536 |
Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
GoWheat 2058 |
Medium |
High |
Short |
Yes |
AGS 2055 |
Medium |
High |
Med-Tall |
Yes |
Dyna-Gro 9002 |
Med-Late |
Medium |
Med-Tall |
Yes |
Dyna-Gro 9811 |
Medium |
High |
Med-Tall |
Yes |
AgriMAXX 503 |
Late |
Medium |
Med-Tall |
No |
Dyna-Gro 9172 |
Late |
Medium |
Med-Short |
Yes |
*Variety maturity is rated specifically for the Delta region relative to other varieties. Later maturing varieties are more likely to avoid spring freeze damage and are generally better suited to northernmost regions, particularly if wheat is planted early in the fall. Early-maturing varieties are best suited for relatively late planting dates.
Varieties Adapted for North Mississippi
Variety |
Maturity* |
Straw strength |
Height |
Awned heads |
Progeny #BUSTER |
Medium |
High |
Med-Tall |
Yes |
Dyna-Gro 9002 |
Med-Late |
Medium |
Med-Tall |
Yes |
Dyna-Gro 9701 |
Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
Progeny #BULLET |
Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
AgriMAXX 473 |
Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
Local Seed LW 2848 |
Late |
High |
Tall |
Yes |
Dyna-Gro 9811 |
Medium |
High |
Med-Tall |
Yes |
GoWheat 2058 |
Medium |
High |
Short |
Yes |
AGS 2055 |
Medium |
High |
Med-Tall |
Yes |
USG 3536 |
Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
Delta Grow 1000 |
Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
Progeny #CHAD |
Med-Early |
Low |
Short |
No |
Dyna-Gro 9172 |
Late |
Medium |
Med-Short |
Yes |
*Variety maturity is rated specifically for north Mississippi relative to other varieties. Later maturing varieties are more likely to avoid spring freeze damage and are generally better suited to northernmost regions, particularly if wheat is planted early in the fall. Early-maturing varieties are best suited for relatively late planting dates.
Varieties Adapted for South Mississippi
Variety |
Maturity* |
Straw strength |
Height |
Awned heads |
GoWheat 2058 |
Med-Late |
High |
Short |
Yes |
AGS 2055 |
Medium |
High |
Med-Tall |
Yes |
Dyna-Gro 9811 |
Medium |
High |
Med-Tall |
Yes |
Progeny #TURBO |
Medium |
Med-High |
Short |
No |
Progeny #BUSTER |
Med-Late |
High |
Med-Tall |
Yes |
Dyna-Gro 9172 |
Very Late |
Medium |
Med-Short |
Yes |
Progeny #CHAD |
Med-Early |
Low |
Short |
No |
Local Seed LW 2848 |
Very Late |
High |
Tall |
Yes |
USG 3536 |
Very Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
Dyna-Gro 9701 |
Very Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
Delta Grow 1000 |
Very Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
AgriMAXX 473 |
Very Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
Progeny #BULLET |
Very Late |
Medium |
Tall |
Yes |
*Variety maturity is rated specifically for South Mississippi relative to other varieties. Earlier maturing varieties are generally best suited for southernmost areas. Later maturing varieties generally have marginal adaptation in southern regions and may not yield well, or they may fail to meet vernalization requirements (low temperatures) to stimulate reproductive development, particularly if wheat is planted late in the fall.
The information given here is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products, trade names, or suppliers are made with the understanding that no endorsement is implied and that no discrimination against other products or suppliers is intended.
http://mafes.msstate.edu/variety-trials/
Publication 3693 (POD-05-22)
By Erick Larson, PhD, Extension/Research Professor, Plant and Soil Sciences.
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