Cereal Crops
We test spring & winter wheat, barley (malt/feed), oats, rye, and triticale across multi-site, multi-year trials—tracking yield, protein, maturity, standability, and key diseases—to deliver independent, Manitoba-wide comparisons and clear metrics for confident variety selection.
Variety Description Key
The grey box at the bottom of each table displays the Grand Mean for both Yield (bu/acre) and Protein (%) and the corresponding LSD (Least Significant difference) value (p <0.05). Varieties must differ by the LSD value (p <0.05) to be considered significantly different from one another. Except for the long term average yield and protein data, variety description information was obtained from the variety registration trials. For Relative Maturity, please keep in mind the actual number of days to reach maturity will depend on local climactic conditions and to some extent on management practices. Long term yield data is from MCVET plots harvested from 2010 to 2024, while protein is from 2006 to 2024. Actual protein will depend on seasonal growing conditions and fertility levels. “Resistance Level” Disease ratings: R = Resistant; MR = Moderately Resistant; I = Intermediate; MS = Moderately Susceptible; S = Susceptible; “ – “ = not available; NT = Not Tested. “Resistance Level” Lodging and Sprouting ratings: VG = Very Good; G = Good; F = Fair, P = Poor; VP = Very Poor; “ – “ = not available. Site Years Tested is the cumulative number of locations over the years that a variety has been tested. The more site years the more dependable the data. π Indicates a variety that is protected by Plant Breeder’s Rights legislation that complies with UPOV 1978. ∏ Indicates a variety that is protected by, or has been applied for and is pending, Plant Breeder’s Rights legislation that complies with UPOV 1991. ∫ Variety Use Agreement in effect. Key to 2024 Yield and Protein Tables Yields derived over 2 or more growing seasons are the best indicator of variety performance. Use single site year data with caution. CV % = Coefficient of Variation. A measure of random variation in a trial. A low CV is desirable. LSD (bu/acre) = Least Significant Difference. Varieties must differ by the LSD value (p < 0.05) to be considered significantly different from one another. Sign Diff = Significant Difference. Indicates if a real difference exists between varieties at an individual site.