Table 1.Growth and yield characteristics of hard red spring wheat varieties (1995-97; only new varieties and older varieties with scab ratings better than susceptible are included in trials). Sorted by heading date. *************************************************************************** Note Key: [1] Heading date. [2] Height expressed in inches. [3] Lodging score: 1=erect, 9=flat. [4] Test weight expressed as pounds per bushel. [5] Protein expressed as a percentage, calculated at 12% moisture. [6] Two year data adjusted to 1995-97. [7] Norm is included as a scab susceptible check. *************************************************************************** Variety Heading HeightLodging Test Wt.Wheat Protein Milling/ [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Baking Quality *************************************************************************** * BacUp 6-27 33 4.4 60.6 17.1 High Kulm 6-28 35 3.5 59.1 15.8 High-Medium Forge 6-28 32 3.5 59.7 15.4 Medium Sharp 6-28 33 3.7 59.9 15.2 Medium-High Sharpshooter [6] 6-28 33 3.6 59.8 15.2 Medium-High Butte 86 6-28 33 3.5 58.6 153 Medium-High Oxen 6-29 31 3.6 58.3 15.2 Medium Russ 6-29 33 3.9 58.2 14.9 Medium 2375 6-29 32 4.5 59.5 15.0 Medium Grandin 6-29 33 3.2 59.3 15.4 High Hamer 6-30 31 2.5 58.4 15.3 Medium-Low 2370 6-30 32 3.2 58.7 15.0 Medium Nora [6] 6-30 28 3.5 57.8 15.5 AC Domain 6-30 34 3.7 58.4 15.7 Medium Trenton 6-30 37 4.0 59.0 15.7 High-Medium Verde 7-1 32 2.8 58.2 14.4 Medium Lars 7-1 28 2.9 57.3 14.2 Medium-Low Norm [7] 7-1 31 2.6 56.2 14.1 Medium-High Keene [6] 7-1 37 3.7 59.4 15.4 Medium-High AC Cora 7-2 37 4.3 57.8 16.0 Medium-High AC Majestic 7-2 35 3.7 57.4 15.6 Medium Marshall 7-3 30 2.3 57.8 14.1 Medium-Low Gunner 7-3 34 3.0 59.8 16.0 Medium **************************************************************************