Stable yield
during diverse production years
Improved
stripe rust tolerance compared to LCS Artdeco
Heavy
test weight
Low protein
lowest in WSU 2021>20″, 16-20″ & 12-16″ trials
Take charge with the boss
EL(cs) Jefe has proven to be a consistent yielder under high and low rainfall crop years. Best suited for intermediate rainfall, this soft white winter wheat has good stripe rust tolerance, heavy test weight and consistently low protein. LCS Jefe is a variety you can depend on in the field and at the elevator. Consistency is king, and it’s good to be the boss.
Area of Adaptation
| Agronomic Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCS Jefe | AP Iliad | LCS Artdeco | SY Assure | M-Press | |
| Test Weight | 60.4 | 60.4 | 59.6 | 61.2 | 60.1 |
| Protein % | 11.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Winter-Hardiness | Very Good | Below Avg. | Below Avg. | Below Avg. | Average |
| Heading (Julian) | 154 | 153 | 151 | 149 | 155 |
| Plant Height (in.) | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 34 |
| Coleoptile Length (in.) | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Straw Strength | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| End-Use Quality | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Quality | Baking Quality | Flour Protein | Milling Quality |
| Desirable | Desirable | Desirable | Desirable |
Disease Tolerance
Yield
