Growers
Certified Wheat Seed
Buying Guide
This publication has been developed with the cooperation of the University of California to help growers make their planting decisions. It provides contact information for wheat certified seed dealers in California, as well as seed characteristics, historical information on disease reactions, yield, test weight and average protein of current certified wheat seed. The University of California's annual Agronomy Progress Report further details production characteristics, disease susceptibilities and quality evaluations of California wheat varieties, by region.
A list of California wheat cultivars, as well as California Wheat Cultivar descriptions can be found on the University's Small Grain website.
Also of interest might be the Wheat Seed Dealers and Distributors Guide which includes wheat seed dealers and the varieties they handle.
CA Wheat Preferred
Variety List
Selecting varieties from the preferred class will help to increase the overall quality and desirability of California wheat. The varieties were analyzed at the California Wheat Commission wheat quality lab for grain, milling, and bread baking qualities. Quality score data was statistically analyzed by the University of California, Davis Breeding and Small Grains Program.
Wheat Variety Survey
The California Wheat Commission publishes an estimate of the wheat varieties planted each year in the state. This report is released in April and includes winter and spring seeding estimates. The year of the report represents the year those estimated plantings will be/were harvested.
Looking for pre-2022 Wheat Variety Survey reports? Please check HERE.
California Wheat Research
Research supported by the California Wheat Commission helps improve wheat quality, yield, and disease resistance, making California wheat more competitive in global markets.
California Wheat Seed Dealers and Distributors Guide
The Wheat Seed Dealers and Distributors Guide includes wheat seed dealers and the varieties they handle. If the type of wheat you desire is not included, please ask your dealer; many can supply other varieties upon request.
Also of interest might be the Wheat Certified Seed Buying Guide which provides contact information for wheat certified seed dealers in California, as well as seed characteristics, historical information on disease reactions, yield, test weight and average protein of current certified wheat seed.
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