Proven
top-end yield potential
Excellent
leaf and stripe rust tolerance
Very good
protein with broad adaption
Superior
straw strength
Bred for the long haul

Farmers across the Central Plains have recognized LCS Chrome as a superior new option for top-end yield potential and excellent disease resistance. With a medium height and very good tolerance to drought, LCS Chrome has proven to be an incredibly versatile product for hard red winter wheat (HRWW) growers.
Agronomic Features | Central Plains | ||||
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LCS Chrome | Byrd | WB Grainfield | SY Monument | |
Acid Soil Tolerance | Tolerant | Mod. Tolerant | Mod. Tolerant | Tolerant |
Coleoptile Length | Medium | Medium-Long | Medium-Short | Medium |
Drought Tolerance | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good |
Fall Grazing Potential | Average | Average | Very Good | Good |
Fall Ground Cover | Good | Good | Good | Good |
First Hollow Stem | Later Than Most | Intermediate | Intermediate | Later Than Most |
Height | Medium-Tall | Medium | Medium-Tall | Medium-Tall |
Maturity | Medium-Late | Medium | Medium-Late | Medium-Late |
Seed Size | Medium | Small | Medium | Medium |
Tolerance to Shattering | Good | - | Very Good | Very Good |
Straw Strength | Excellent | Good | Good | Average |
Test Weight | Very Good | Average | Average | Good |
Tillering Ability | High | Very High | High | Very High |
Winter-Hardiness | Very Good | Good | Very Good | Very Good |
Yield Potential | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good | Excellent |
End-Use Quality | Central Plains | |||
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Overall Quality | Baking Quality | Dough Properties | Milling Quality |
Acceptable | Acceptable | Less Desirable | Acceptable |
Disease Tolerance | Central Plains
