Preferred Varieties

Varieties are listed by statistical rankings by class. When making a decision between varieties with similar agronomic characteristics and grain yield potential, choose the variety with the higher quality ranking. This will help to increase the overall quality and desirability of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) wheat.

Most Desirable (MD) – These varieties generally have high test weights, appropriate protein content (kernel properties), and excellent milling and end-use properties.

Desirable (D) – The kernel, milling, and end-use qualities of these varieties range from good to very good. The quality attributes of these varieties are desirable in international trade.

Acceptable (A) – The kernel, milling, and end-use qualities of these varieties range from acceptable to good. Individual varieties may possess minor flaws. The quality attributes of these varieties are acceptable in international trade.

Least Desirable (LD) – These varieties have displayed low quality characteristics for this class of wheat. The intrinsic quality of the PNW wheat will be improved if these varieties are not planted.

Market ClassVarietyProgramGroup
Hard Red SpringJeffersonUIMD
Hard Red SpringHaleWSUMD
Hard Red SpringSY605 CLAP/SYMD
Hard Red SpringNet CL+WSUMD
Hard Red SpringSY SelwayAP/SYMD
Hard Red SpringGleeWSUMD
Hard Red SpringSY CohoAP/SYMD
Hard Red SpringAlumWSUMD
Hard Red SpringSY GunsightAP/SYMD
Hard Red SpringChetWSUMD
Hard Red SpringAP RenegadeAP/SYD
Hard Red SpringWB9303WBD
Hard Red SpringKelseWSUD
Hard Red SpringWB9668WBD
Hard Red SpringWB9662WBLD
Hard Red WinterLCS MissileLCSMD
Hard Red WinterGuardianPGMD
Hard Red WinterScorpioWSUMD
Hard Red WinterGeminiWSUMD
Hard Red WinterSequoiaWSUD
Hard Red WinterWB4311WBD
Hard Red WinterSY TouchstoneAP/SYD
Hard Red WinterKeldinWBD
Hard Red WinterLCS JetLCSA
Hard Red WinterWB4510CLPWBA
Hard Red WinterWB4303WBA
Hard Red WinterWB4623CLPWBA
Hard Red WinterLCS EvinaLCSA
Hard Red WinterLCS RocketLCSA
Hard Red WinterWB4394WBA
Hard Red WinterLCS Helix AXLCSA
Hard Red WinterBattle AXMontechA
Hard Red WinterLCS BlackbirdLCSLD
Hard White SpringUI PlatinumUIMD
Hard White SpringWB-HartlineWBD
Hard White SpringDaynWSUD
Hard White WinterUI SilverUIMD
Hard White WinterMillieOSUMD
Hard White WinterIrvOSUMD
Hard White WinterEarlWSUA
Soft White SpringTekoaWSUMD
Soft White SpringBushWSUMD
Soft White SpringDivaWSUMD
Soft White SpringWB6341WBMD
Soft White SpringButch CL+WSUMD
Soft White SpringLouiseWSUMD
Soft White SpringUI CookieUIMD
Soft White SpringAlturasUIMD
Soft White SpringAP Mondovi CL2AP/SYMD
Soft White SpringRyanWSUMD
Soft White SpringSeahawkWSUMD
Soft White SpringWB6121WBD
Soft White SpringTMC LochavenTMCD
Soft White SpringWB6211CLPWBA
Soft White WinterSockeye CL+WSUMD
Soft White WinterBobtailOSUMD
Soft White WinterLCS ShineLCSMD
Soft White WinterUI VixenUIMD
Soft White WinterNova AXWSUMD
Soft White WinterNixonOSUMD
Soft White WinterNimbusOSUMD
Soft White WinterGaleOSUMD
Soft White WinterWB1621WBMD
Soft White WinterUI GemUIMD
Soft White WinterAP ExceedAP/SYMD
Soft White WinterJamesonWSUMD
Soft White WinterLCS JefeLCSD
Soft White WinterPiranha CL+WSUD
Soft White WinterWB1720WBD
Soft White WinterVI Encore CL+LCS/UID
Soft White WinterAP OlympiaAP/SYD
Soft White WinterRydrych MZWSUD
Soft White WinterOR2x2 CLPOSUD
Soft White WinterVI Presto CL+LCS/UID
Soft White WinterTMC M-PireTMCD
Soft White WinterSY OvationAP/SYD
Soft White WinterUI Magic CL+UID
Soft White WinterAppleby CL+OSUD
Soft White WinterStingray CL+WSUD
Soft White WinterVI Voodoo CL+LCS/UID
Soft White WinterWB1922WBD
Soft White WinterSY AssureAP/SYD
Soft White WinterGS BountyGSD
Soft White WinterLCS BlackjackLCSD
Soft White WinterNorwest DuetOSU/LCSD
Soft White WinterTMC M-PressTMCD
Soft White WinterMallory CL+OSUD
Soft White WinterYSC-93YSCD
Soft White WinterRollieWSUD
Soft White WinterInspireWSUD
Soft White WinterStephensOSUD
Soft White WinterLCS HulkLCSA
Soft White WinterSY DaytonAP/SYA
Soft White WinterAP IliadAP/SYA
Soft White WinterLCS ArtdecoLCSA
Soft White WinterNorwest TandemOSU/LCSA
Soft White WinterCuriosity CL+WSUA
Soft White WinterLCS KamiakLCSA
Soft White WinterRosalynOSUA
Spring ClubRogerWSUMD
Spring ClubMelbaWSUMD
Spring ClubJDWSUMD
Spring ClubHedge CL+WSUMD
Winter ClubCameoARSMD
Winter ClubCastellaARSMD
Winter ClubARS CrescentARSMD
Winter ClubCaraARSMD
Winter ClubPritchettARSD
Winter ClubBruehlWSUD