http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/wheat-variety-selection-2008-and-beyond-6572 Comments for "Wheat variety selection for 2008 and beyond" xx http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/wheat-variety-selection-2008-and-beyond-6572 <p>From the University of Minnesota Extension:</p> <p>With spring wheat prices at record levels, correct selection of varieties to minimize risk and maximize yield is essential.</p> <p>Jochum Wiersma, University of Minnesota Extension small grains specialist, follows certain assumptions when he selects hard red spring wheat varieties.</p> <p>He knows that premiums and discounts for wheat are unknown at the time varieties are selected. He also knows that the severity of Fusarium head blight and leaf rust, as well as the type of growing season that will occur, are unknown.</p> <br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/wheat-variety-selection-2008-and-beyond-6572">read more</a></p> http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/wheat-variety-selection-2008-and-beyond-6572#comments Agriculture Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:57:05 -0600 News Assistant 6572 at http://www.hutchinsonleader.com