westbred

WB9940

WB9940 is an Awnless Hard Red Spring Wheat variety best suited for irrigated forage acres. This late-maturing variety is very high tillering and has excellent standability, test weight and protein. WB9940 has good Yellow (Stripe) Rust tolerance.
Where to Buy
Maturity
Late
Region
southwest
Class Name
hard red spring

Strengths

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Excellent Grain and Forage Yield

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Excellent Standability for Irrigated Acres

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Excellent Test Weight and Protein Content

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Good Yellow (Stripe) Rust Tolerance

Product Details

Key Characteristics
 
 
Protein Content
2
Standability
1
Excellent
Yellow (stripe) Rust
5
National Rating ScaleExcellent (1-2); Very Good (3-4); Good (5-6); Fair (7-8); and Poor (9)
Management
 
 
Maturity Group
Late
Planting Rate
Medium
Head Type
Smooth
Yield Potential
2
Plant Variety Protection
Pending
Limited Use License Agreement Required
Yes
Crop System
IR
Patent Protection
Pending
New Product
Yes
Production
 
 
Plant Height
Tall
Tillering Potential
2
Test Weight
2
Standability
1
Excellent
Quality
 
 
Protein Content
2
National Rating ScaleExcellent (1-2); Very Good (3-4); Good (5-6); Fair (7-8); and Poor (9)
Pest And Disease Resistance
PoorExcellent
National Rating ScaleExcellent (1-2); Very Good (3-4); Good (5-6); Fair (7-8); and Poor (9)

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Disclaimer

Always read and follow pesticide label directions, insect resistance management requirements (where applicable), and grain marketing and all other stewardship practices.