2026 Winter Wheat Harvest in Progress: Check back frequently for updated results
UNL Crop Variety and Hybrid Testing Program
The following sections feature hybrid test results, hybrid test plots entry forms, seed guides and related publications.
2026 Wheat Variety Trial Results
2026 Wheat Variety Trial Results Impacted by Drought, Freeze Damage
Persistent drought and repeated freeze events significantly impacted Nebraska's 2026 wheat crop, resulting in substantial yield losses, particularly in the Panhandle and West Central regions. Consequently, many variety trial locations were either unharvestable or have data that are not suitable for reliable decision-making. Growers and industry partners are encouraged to use results from the 2024 and 2025 Nebraska Wheat Variety Trials to help guide variety selection and management decisions this year.
Certified seed is expected to be in limited supply this year. Growers are encouraged to reserve seed as soon as planting plans are finalized.
Please reach out to Crops Testing personnel with questions.
Contact:
Amanda Easterly
Research Associate Professor & Nebraska Crops Testing Program Lead
(308) 254-3918
aeasterly2@unl.edu
Faculty Bio
Contact:
Cody Creech
Dryland Cropping Systems Specialist
(308) 632-1266
ccreech2@unl.edu
Faculty Bio
