Bred for the Willamette Valley
LCS Biancor has a superior agronomic package for growers in high rainfall and irrigated zones of the Pacific Northwest. The disease tolerance for this soft winter wheat is very strong, with excellent resistance to three of the most yield-robbing diseases: stripe rust, Cephalosporium stripe, and Septoria.
Area of Adaptation
Agronomic Features | |||||
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LCS Biancor | Bobtail | SY Ovation | Stephens | Madsen | |
Test Weight | 60.3 | 57.9 | 60.3 | 59.6 | 60.1 |
Protein % | 9.6 | 9.6 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 11.0 |
Winter-Hardiness | Below Avg. | Good | Good | Below Avg. | Good |
Heading (Julian) | 139 | 150 | 155 | 154 | 158 |
Plant Height (inches) | 30 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 |
Straw Strength | Very Good | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
Head Type | Awnless | Awned | Awned | Awned | Awned |
End-Use Quality | |||
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Overall Quality | Baking Quality | Flour Protein | Milling Quality |
Desirable | Desirable | Desirable | Acceptable |
Disease Tolerance