2019 MSU Wheat Variety Suggestions

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Publication Number: P3445

Ranking based on yield performance in the Mississippi Wheat and Oat Variety Trials

Varieties Adapted for the Delta

Variety	Maturity*	Straw Strength	Height
AGS 2055	Medium	High	Medium
Pioneer 26R41	Med-Late	Medium	Med-Short
Go Wheat 2058	Medium	High	Short
AgriMAXX 473	Late	Medium	Tall
AGS 2038	Early	Medium	Very Tall
AgriMAXX 415	Medium	Med-High	Medium
Progeny #BULLET	Late	Medium	Tall
USG 3536	Late	Medium	Tall
Armor MAYHEM	Late	Medium	Tall
Dyna-Gro 9701	Late	Medium	Tall
Pioneer 26R45	Medium	Medium	Med-Tall
Dixie Bell DB700	Medium	Medium	Tall
Dyna-Gro TV8861	Medium	Medium	Med-Tall
Dyna-Gro 9811	Medium	High	Med-Tall

*Variety maturity is rated specifically for the Delta region relative to other varieties. Later maturing varieties are more likely to avoid freeze damage and are generally better suited to northernmost regions, particularly if wheat is planted early. Early maturing varieties are best suited for relatively late planting dates.

Varieties Adapted for North Mississippi

Variety	Maturity*	Straw Strength	Height
Progeny #BULLET	Late	Medium	Tall
AgriMAXX 473	Late	Medium	Tall
Progeny #FURY	Med-Early	High	Med-Short
Dyna-Gro 9701	Late	Medium	Tall
AGS 2055	Medium	High	Medium
Progeny #TURBO	Medium	Medium	Med-Short
Go Wheat 2058	Medium	High	Short
Pioneer 26R41	Med-Late	Medium	Med-Short
Pioneer 26R94	Early	Medium	Medium
USG 3536	Late	Medium	Tall
Armor MAYHEM	Late	Medium	Tall
Pioneer 26R45	Medium	Medium	Med-Tall
Dixie Bell DB 700	Medium	Medium	Tall
Pioneer 26R36	Late	Med-High	Medium

*Variety maturity is rated specifically for North Mississippi relative to other varieties. Later maturing varieties are more likely to avoid freeze damage and are generally better suited to northernmost regions, particularly if wheat is planted early. Early maturing varieties are best suited for relatively late planting dates.

Varieties Adapted for South Mississippi

Variety	Maturity*	Straw Stength	Height
Progeny #TURBO	Medium	Medium	Medium
AGS 2055	Medium	High	Medium
USG 3895	Late	Med-High	Medium
Progeny #FURY	Med-Early	Med-High	Med-Short
Go Wheat 2058	Med-Late	High	Short
Dixie Bell DB700	Medium	Medium	Tall
Pioneer 26R36	Very Late	Med-High	Medium
Delta Grow DG3500	Med-Early	Med-Low	Short
Pioneer 26R41	Late	Medium	Med-Short

*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 may have marginal adaptation in southern regions and may not yield well, or they may fail to meet vernalization requirements (cold temperatures) to stimulate normal reproductive development during the spring, particularly when planted late.

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.

Publication 3445 (POD-04-20)

By Erick Larson, PhD, Associate Extension/Research Professor, Plant and Soil Sciences.

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