Warhorse is a solid-stemmed hard red winter wheat and was developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and released to seed growers in 2013. It is an awned, white-glumed, semidwarf (Rht1) wheat with medium maturity. It performs well in locations where sawfly cutting has occurred. It has average test weight and protein, and below average winter hardiness. It is a high PPO variety with average mill and bake properties.
- Resistant to prevalent races of stripe and stem rust
- Susceptible to leaf rust
Contact the following certified seed growers for this variety:
- Prairie Farms, Albin, WY, 307-630-9499 or 307-640-6740
Related Articles
Nebraska June 1, 2024 Grain Stocks
July 2, 2024
Most Nebraska grain stocks are currently higher than 2023, with wheat leading at a 42% increase.
Corn Planted Acreage Down 3% From 2023, Soybean Acreage Up 3% From Last Year
July 2, 2024
Nationwide, acreage planted for corn is down 3% from last year and soybean acreage is up 3%.
Researchers Look at Roots for Insight into Drought-tolerant Wheat
July 1, 2024
Husker researchers are investigating how wheat root systems impact yield in historical and new varieties to inform the UNL wheat breeding program for future cultivars.
Extension Crop and Pest Reports (June 24-28)
June 28, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in fields across Nebraska this week.
Wheat Disease Update for June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024
As of this week, stripe rust has been observed in all wheat-growing regions of Nebraska. Leaf rust has expanded range as well but is not expected to significantly impact yield.