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WestBred Launches New Winter Wheat Lines

August 5, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: WestBred

WestBred has released new wheat varieties that the company says will offer growers an above-average combination of yield potential and protein, "continuing to drive better-performing and higher-quality varieties for the U.S. wheat industry.

Researchers Find Aphid-Resistant Wheat Varieties From Iran

May 20, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Crop Science

New research published in Crop Science finds several Iranian wheat varieties that are resistant to one of the crop's biggest threats: Russian wheat aphids.

High-Yield Salt Tolerant Wheat Could Boost Global Cereal Production

March 19, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: The Lead South Australia

A new strain of salt-tolerant bread wheat with genes that can be traced back to wild relatives will begin field trials in Australia this year, say researchers from the South Australian Research and Development Institute.

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Pair That Wheat Technology with No-Till

By John Dobberstein posted on June 21, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers have shared interesting results about wheat varieties and their ability to use stored soil water. What can you do to improve soil water storage and availability, outside of just buying the right variety? You guessed it.

Time to Start Thinking About First Hollow Stem

February 8, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Oklahoma State University Extension

Here are some tips from Oklahoma State University Extension on scouting for first hollow stem and using an online tool developed to help growers decide when to start.

Canola Dead After Wheat?

February 8, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Josh Lofton, a cropping systems specialist at Oklahoma State University Extension, explains why canola plants may die if planted after certain wheat varieties in no-till fields.

Diversify And Win With No-Till Wheat

Adding wheat to a corn-and-soybean rotation improves soil structure, spreads equipment use and protects income.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Rotation is good. The earth's rotation keeps our feet flat on the ground. Rotating tires ensures even wear. And rotating wheat with your no-till corn and soybeans can lead to good things, too

Many Wheat Varieties Thrive In The Wide-Open Spacings

Using less no-till wheat seed per acre is the real key.

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

No-Tillers who relay intercrop soybeans and wheat can choose from an array of wheat varieties that perform well in wider-row spacing, saving on equipment and seed costs.

Wondering About No-Till Wheat!

If you've been struggling with no-till wheat, you may be pulling your hair out looking for answers. These no-tillers explain what's new, what's coming and why it can be down-right confusing.

By Katherine Meitner posted on September 1, 1999 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

When it comes to perfecting no-till crop practices, it seems like corn and soybeans have made the most progress. They’ve got genetically altered seed and specialized chemicals. They’re continually tinkering with planters and drills, hoping to create the ideal machine. But what about wheat?

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