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The University of Kentucky Small Grain Variety Testing Program evaluates wheat and barley varieties that are commercially available or may soon be available to farmers. Annual variety performance testing provide farmers, seed producers, extension agents and consultants with current, unbiased information to help them select the varieties best adapted to their locality and individual requirements.

Seven wheat variety tests are conducted at seven locations throughout the state under either No-Till or conventional tillage. Barley is evaluated at two test sites under conventional tillage. Additional tests for varietal differences in straw yield, winter grazing and forage yield potential at heading are conducted at one location.