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Since 1982, hard red spring wheat with 14% protein, has brought an average $47/acre more in gross returns than soft white spring wheat. Hard red winter wheat with 12% protein, has returned an average $12/acre more than soft white winter wheat.
There has been an increase in contracted Hard White wheat this spring; it’s essential that proper protein be achieved with Hard White wheat. PNW hard wheats don’t consistently reach protein levels that the market place will reward. Penalties for falling short can be up to 3x the premiums and managing nitrogen for both high yields and high proteins has proven especially frustrating in the region’s high rainfall and irrigated systems.
The Nitrogen Management for Hard Wheat Protein Enhancement publication will help growers minimize the uncertainties associated with producing high-protein hard wheats. The publication is available on-line at: http://info.ag.uidiaho.edu/PDF/PNW/PNWO578.pdf
Or order by phone: 208-885-7982.
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