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Meeting Market Demand - Idaho Quality Varieties Mix
Use of the following varieties could increase the overall functionality and consistency of Idaho wheat. This listing is not all-inclusive*. It is provided as a guide for producers to consider when making planting decisions. Growers are encouraged to contact extension agents and other industry representatives for local agronomic characteristics.
* Due to the large number of varieties available, the following list includes only (a) varieties that are being grown in Idaho as identified by the latest USDA, NASS survey and/or (b) varieties recently available that meet end user needs.
Listings change as new information becomes available.
NOTE:
Ratings are based on variety performance in Idaho.
This list is based on Idaho growing conditions and is developed with input from end users of Idaho wheat. Approximately 60% of Idaho wheat is exported, 40% is used domestically. Different end users may have different needs.
Variations in states’ ratings may occur due to different growing conditions and different end user needs. |
Quality Plus (Q+)
Varieties in this group usually have above average milling and baking quality.
Acceptable Quality (AQ)
Most milling and baking attributes of these varieties are acceptable, but they are not above average for all properties.
Limited Markets (LM)
It is suggested that these varieties be grown only if a buyer is confirmed before the seed is planted. Putting these varieties into the general distribution channel erodes the overall quality and/or consistency of Idaho’s wheat.
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Spring Varieties
Soft White Spring
Q+
Alturas
Challis
Jubilee
Louise
Nick
Treasure
Zak
AQ
Eden
Wakanz
Wawawai
LM
Alpowa
Penawawa |
| Hard Red Spring
Min 13% Protein
Q+
Hollis
Jefferson
Jerome
Tara 2002
WB936
AQ
Hank
Iona
Scarlet
Sunstar King
WB926
LM
Express
Rick |
| Hard White Spring
Min 13% Protein
Q+
Klasic
Lochsa
Macon
Snow Crest
AQ
377s
Blanca Grande
Lolo
Plata
Pristine
LM
Winsome |
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Winter Varieties
Soft White Winter
Q+
Brundage 96
Brundage
Hubbard
ID587
Lewjain
Simon
Stephens
WB528
AQ
Beamer
Cashup
Eltan
Finch
Hill 81
Lambert
Madsen
Malcolm
Mohler
ORCF 101
Rod
Sprague
Weatherford
LM
Daws
MacVicar
Tubbs
WB470 |
| Hard Red Winter
Min 12% Protein
Q+
Bonneville
Deloris
DW
Moreland
AQ
Boundary
Falcon
Finley
Promontory
Utah 100
LM
Declo
Estica
Garland
Hatton
Q542
Weston |
| Hard White Winter
Min 12% Protein
AQ
Gary
Golden Spike
NuFrontier
NuHorizon |
Clubs
Q+
Chukar
Edwin
Hiller
Rely
Tres
AQ
Coda
LM
Bruehl
Rhode |
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Limited Markets Wheat (LM)
Quality parameters are important to end-users.
 A Case in Point: HRW
During the summer of 2002, four vessels of wheat sent to Japan contained several varieties of HRW with poor quality attributes. Following complaints from Japanese customers, testing found that the HRW wheat was of such poor quality that it resulted in the erosion of customer goodwill toward PNW wheat.
Japan is the largest importer of PNW wheat. It will take several years to undo the harm created by sending the poor quality wheats.
The photo shows that the poorer quality HRW wheat shipped produced a loaf of bread that was approximately 30% smaller than normal.
Variety Matters! |
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