By Scout Nelson
The 2025 North Dakota Durum Wheat Variety Trial Results and Selection Guide provides farmers with valuable information to help them choose the best durum wheat varieties for their operations. Developed by experts at North Dakota State University (NDSU) and its research extension centers, the guide includes detailed yield, quality, and performance data for commonly grown durum varieties across the state.
Durum wheat, known for its role in pasta production, remains an important crop for North Dakota farmers. The variety trials are designed to evaluate how different varieties perform under diverse growing conditions. Data is collected from multiple research locations, including Carrington, Dickinson, Langdon, Hettinger, Minot, and Williston, ensuring reliable and region-specific results.
The publication features input from several NDSU researchers and specialists, including Clair Keene, Elias Elias, Andrew Friskop, Tim Friesen, Zhaohui Liu, Shaobin Zhong, Upinder Gill, and Frank Manthey, along with collaborators from regional research centers. Together, their findings provide a complete picture of how each variety performs in terms of yield, test weight, disease resistance, and grain quality.
Farmers can use the guide to compare the strengths and weaknesses of different durum varieties. The results help in selecting varieties that best match their field conditions, market goals, and risk tolerance.
This annual report is supported by NDSU and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) through the Crop Protection and Pest Management Applied Research and Development Program (Grant No. 2024-03471). It continues to serve as an essential resource for improving durum production efficiency and ensuring sustainable growth in North Dakota’s wheat industry.
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Categories: North Dakota, Crops, Wheat