Montana Wheat & Barley Committee Releases Variety Survey Reports
The 2021 Wheat and Barley Variety Survey reports are now available. Funded by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee, these reports were conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service Mountain Regional Office to help guide breeding programs in selecting cultivars to develop that will ultimately increase the on-farm profitability and end-use marketability of Montana-grown crops.
“The varietal survey provides state wheat and barley breeding programs with valuable producer feedback that can be utilized to develop cultivars that will continue to drive international markets toward Montana,” said Cassidy Marn, Executive Vice President of the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee. “Survey results show that Montana growers really value end-use qualities when they are choosing which varieties to grow, and the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee is pleased to have a sound baseline of research to continue building on.”
A trait index was added to the variety survey this year to allow producers to rank their top factors for wheat and barley varieties. Producers participating in the survey ranked Warhorse as the top winter wheat variety, Vida as the top spring wheat variety, Divide as the top durum wheat variety, and AC Metcalfe as the top malting barley variety. Wheat and Barley Variety Survey Reports are available online at the USDA NASS website at nass.usda.gov/. Click Here to view the MT Wheat Varieties Report. Click Here to view the MT Barley Varieties Report.
A commitment to overall agronomic and end-use quality ensures that newly released varieties continue to enhance the desirability of Montana grain. Over the last five years, Montana producers have received significant premiums on winter and spring wheat resulting in an additional $270 million for producers compared to other wheat producing states. The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee is committed to strengthening premiums through end use quality and education.
As farmers wrap up harvest this year, the Wheat and Barley Committee and Montana Department of Agriculture encourage them to reach out to extension agents, agronomists, and seed dealers to discuss available options to grow the highest quality grain possible.
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