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(edited) Agronomy

Thinking about growing some durum next year...

Have only ever grown Hard Red Spring Wheat before. What do I need to consider that is different then HRS? Any tips and tricks, or advice is always welcome. Thanks!

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Verified FBN Member (MT)

Almost no premium to wheat around here, but I know some guys just plan to bin it and wait for the spreads then cash in. Of course you have t...

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Verified FBN Member (AB, CAN)

Interesting. Thank for the info!


Verified FBN Member (ND)

yes color is important but that usually is affected by if you get it combined before a rain or heavy dew

they call that hard count and it i...

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Verified FBN Member (AB, CAN)

Thanks for the responses. We almost always use a fungicide in HRS anyway. What are the markets looking for when buying it? Protein? Falling ...

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Verified FBN Member (ND)

make sure you do the calculation on seeding rate. we seed around 2.25 to 2.5 bu/ acre. and you must fingicide. otherwise everything else ...

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Verified FBN Member (ND)

even if there is no rainfall you will see a yield difference if you fungicide.

Verified FBN Member (MT)

Fungicide is not necessarily a must. Depends on the rainfall and growing conditions.

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