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.
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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