MALT BARLEY VARIETIES
Viterra's barley varieties are the result of many years of developing and evaluating varieties for different markets. Viterra's barley customers in domestic and end-use markets count on western Canadian farmers and Viterra to provide consistent quality ingredients that meet their product specification.
Our superior feed barley varieties with high yield potential are sure to meet the needs of western Canadian porducers.
AC Major 2-Row Malt Barley
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A higher yielding variety with similar malting quality to AC Melcalfe, major offers a shorter, stronger straw with an excellent disease package. |
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| AB Yield % |
104% of AC Metcalfe* |
| SK Yield % |
120% of AC Metcalfe* |
| MB Yield % |
107% of AC Metcalfe* |
| Disease |
Very good resistance to Loose Smut, Good resistance to Spot-Form Net Bloch |
| Lodging |
1.5 |
| Test Weight |
327g/0.5l |
| % Plump |
92% |
| Maturity |
Equal to AC Metcalfe* |
| Height |
5cm shorter than AC Metcalfe* |
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VR CDC Kendall 2-Row Malt Barley
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Higher yields and consistently higher percentage of plump kernals.
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| AB Yield % |
98% of AC Metcalfe* |
| SK Yield % |
105% of AC Metcalfe* |
| MB Yield % |
93% of AC Metcalfe* |
| Disease |
Good resistance to Root Rot and Spot-Form Net Bloch |
| Lodging |
3.0 |
| Test Weight |
330g/0.5l |
| Maturity |
similar to AC Metcalfe* |
| Height |
3cm shorter than AC Metcalfe* |
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*Data from Viterra's eclusive Wheat Performance Checks. AC Metcalfe Lodging rated 3.7, test weight rated 332g/0.5l, % plump 92%, maturity 97 days, height 88cm
To view all the durum varieties available through Viterra see the Cereal Varieties table in the 2012 Seed Guide.
