Winter Wheat

The Colorado State University Crops Testing Program conducts multi‑location winter wheat variety performance trials across the eastern half of Colorado to provide unbiased, research‑based data that support informed variety and management decisions. Trial results are published annually and encompass both dryland and irrigated production systems. Each June, CSU Crops Testing also hosts annual Wheat Field Days, offering producers, industry partners, and community members the opportunity to view trial entries and discuss current research and production challenges firsthand.

2026 Winter Wheat Trial Results

Dryland Variety Trials

Akron - lost to heavy virus pressure and late season hail
Arapahoe - lost to late-season hail
Burlington - lost to severe freeze damage
Genoa - lost to severe drought and hail
Haswell
Julesburg
Lamar - lost to severe freeze damage
New Raymer - lost to severe drought
Orchard - lost to severe drought
Roggen - lost to heavy virus pressure and severe drought
Sheridan Lake - lost to severe freeze damage
Walsh - lost to freeze and drought
Yuma

All locations Dryland Variety Trials - 2026

Winter Cereals Forage Trials

Akron Dryland Forage
Burlington Dryland Forage
Center Dryland Forage
Orchard Dryland Forage
Rocky Ford Irrigated Forage
Walsh Dryland Forage

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