Pronghorn is a tall variety of moderately early maturity with good tillering ability and moderately strong straw. It has superior stem rust resistance. Pronghorn has a long coleoptile, very good early spring regrowth, and good winterhardiness. The grain has
good test weight patterns and very acceptable milling/baking qualities. Pronghorn was developed by Nebraska and the USDA-ARS from the cross Centura/Dawn//Colt sib. Noncomplementary varieties include Antelope, Goodstreak, Ike, and Loredo.

More variety characteristics in the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association 2016 Seed Guide (see chart on page 17)

Contact the following certified seed dealers for this variety:

  • JH-W Farms Inc., Dalton, 308-377-2273
  • Kriesel Certified Seed, Gurley, 308-884-2424
  • Steve Schumacher, Dalton, 308-249-1752
  • Ag Operations Group, Big Springs, 308-889-3429
  • McArtor Certified Seed, Grant, 308-352-2361
  • Woods Country Farm LLC, Rushville, 308-327-2636

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