Albert Lea Seed House 2017 Organic Seed Guide | Page 19
I’ve known Mac Ehrhardt for many years, and raised organic seed barley for them this year.
I SEE ALBERT LEA SEED AS INNOVATORS, ALWAYS LOOKING TO ADVANCE THE SEED INDUSTRY.
They continue to ramp up their position as a growing, reliable source of organic seed, and are
also becoming a major player in the cover crop scene.
— Carmen Fernholz
ORGANIC SPRING BARLEY
Barley should be drilled 1-1½ in. deep into a firm
seedbed in early spring. Planting Rate: 96 lbs (2 bu/A).
ORGANIC SIX-ROW BARLEY
Organic Robust Barley
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Taller variety with better straw yields than Rasmusson
A widely planted and very consistent variety
Good disease resistance and straw strength
Lower yields and higher protein than Rasmusson
Six-row barley approved for malting
Released by U of MN
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New elite six-row malting barley released by U of MN
Similar yields to Lacey
Best fusarium head blight resistance
Lower grain protein than Lacey or Robust
Medium maturity
Good disease tolerance
Good standability
ORGANIC TWO-ROW BARLEY
Organic Pinnacle Barley
• New two-row malting barley released by NDSU
• Consistently yields 15% more than Conlon with lower
protein and plumper grains
• Excellent marketability for malting
• Stands better than Conlon, medium-height barley
• Matures about 3 days later than Conlon (medium-late
maturity)
• Better disease resistance than Conlon to spot blotch
and fusarium head blight
• Long rachilla hairs with smooth awns
Organic Conlon Barley
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Specialty two-row malting barley
Competitive grain yields
Good option for underseeding alfalfa or other forages
Early maturing
Good standability and lodging resistance
Semi-smooth awn, long rachilla hairs
Approved for malting
Call for current prices and availability
Hard red spring wheat should be drilled 1-2 in.
deep into a firm seedbed. Plant as soon you can
prepare a good seedbed (last week of March is fine).
Planting Rate: 120-140 lbs/acre.
Organic Glenn Wheat
• Highest possible rating for baking quality
• Excellent test weight and protein
• Best available scab tolerance with excellent tolerance
to both leaf and stem rust
• Consistent high yields
• Excellent standing, “strong” straw strength rating from
U of MN
• Good choice for fertile soils or farms located south
and/or east of the usual HRSW growing areas
NEW Organic Bolles Spring Wheat
• New benchmark wheat from U of MN comprising
competitive yield potential with good protein and
quality
• Clear leader in grain protein and baking desirability
amongst Midwestern wheat varieties
• Direct replacement for Forefront and RB07
• Very good disease resistance package
• Moderate resistance to fusarium head blight (scab)
• Medium-late maturity
• Average straw strength (equivalent to Prosper)
Organic Prosper Wheat
• Superior grain yields
• Within top three highest-yielding wheats (2011 U of
MN three-year average)
• Similar to Faller with better disease resistance and
better standability
• Average test weight and protein
• Excellent milling and baking qualities
• Medium height and maturity
• Good standing, “strong” straw strength rating from
U of MN
• Excellent resistance to leaf and stem rust
• Medium resistance to scab
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SMALL GRAINS
Organic Quest Barley
ORGANIC HARD RED SPRING WHEAT