Wheat
Kentucky Wheat and Small Grains Variety Trials
The University of Kentucky Wheat and Small Grains Variety Testing Program evaluates wheat and small grain (barley, cereal rye, oats, triticale, ancient grains) varieties that are commercially available or may soon be available to farmers. Annual variety performance testing provide farmers, seed producers, extension agents and consultants with current, unbiased information to help them select the varieties best adapted to their locality and individual requirements.
Wheat variety trials are conducted at six locations throughout Kentucky. Barley, oats, triticale, spelt and cereal rye varieties are evaluated at one test location. Additional trials for wheat varietal differences in straw yield, cover crop and forage yield potential are conducted at one location Disease ratings are taken for prevalent pathogens in each year.
Contact: Bill Bruening - bill.bruening@uky.edu, 859-218-0802
University of Kentucky, 425 Plant Science Bldg., Lexington, KY 40546-0312
Wheat Entry Form
- 2025 Kentucky Wheat and Small Grains Variety Trial Report
- 2025 Kentucky Wheat Variety Trial Results - (Excel tables)
- 2025 Kentucky Small Grains (Barley, Triticale, Cereal Rye, Oats) Variety Trial Results - (Excel tables)
Variety Trial Research Topics
- Wheat Varietal Differences in Forage Yield Potential
- Wheat Variety Differences in Deer Browsing
- Wheat, Triticale and Cereal Rye Varietal Differences in Cover Cropping Potential
- Variety Selection and Cereal Rye Production
- Wheat Variety Agronomic Differences in Head Type
- Potential for Winter Oat Production in Kentucky
- Wheat Varietal Response to a Low Input Production Environment
- Wheat Varietal Differences in Disease Reaction
- Evaluation of Triticale Varieties in Kentucky
- Varietal Differences in Wheat Grain Starch, Protein, and Fiber Content
- Fusarium Head Blight (Head Scab) - Selecting Wheat Varieties
- Nitrogen Fertility in Kentucky Barley Trials
- Evaluation of Wheat Varieties for Differences in Straw Yield Potential
Funded in part by the Kentucky Small Grain Growers' Association