Document Type

Other

Publication Date

8-1-2003

Keywords

winter wheat crops, performance results, south dakota, climate conditions, moisture

Extension Number

ExEx 8136_03

Department

Plant Science

Description

Yields in 2003 were very good across most of South Dakota and an improvement over 2002. Moisture levels at most locations were at least adequate in the spring and early summer with favorable cool temperatures in June for crop growth. Central South Dakota suffered moisture stress as shown by low yields and test weights at Pierre, Tripp County, and Hayes (Table 1 and 2). Statewide, the average winter wheat yield (Crop Performance Testing Program) was 56 bu/A in 2003, or 17 bu/A better than in 2002. The better performing varieties in 2003 were Jagalene, Millennium, Wahoo, Expedition, and Wesley.

Comments

Updated August 2003.

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