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 • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • 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 Page 19 SMALL GRAINS Organic Quest Barley ORGANIC HARD RED SPRING WHEAT