Since 2017 SARDA Ag Research has been testing commonly grown varieties of wheat and peas. New to the SARVT trials this year is oats and hard white wheat. Recently producers have been interested in the outcome of these new trials, due to possible markets in the area. Th e SARVT trials stand out from other variety trials due to the inclusion of varieties that are popular to the Peace Region of Alberta. Producers benefi t from the expanded knowledge of comparing the popular locally grown varieties. Generally these trials are located in two diff erent locations in the Peace Region. Th e purpose of this trial is to demonstrate the genetic diff erences in varieties, and review the yield and protein results prior to local producers purchasing seed for the upcoming growing season. Yields are expressed as a percentage of the check, this makes the data comparable to the regional variety trials hosted by the government of Alberta and to the results found in the seed guides. SARDA small plot trials are purposefully conducted on the most consistent and highest performing land possible, which allows genetic diff erences in varieties to be highlighted instead of other limiting factors such as water, nutrients or other potential defi ciencies. Th is results in higher yielding plots compared to what growers would consistently average across a field or a farm.
Spring Wheat
Hard White Spring Wheat
CWHWS is new to the SARVT trials this year. Recently CWHWS wheat has become an interest to local farmers, due to possible markets in the area. Hard White Spring Wheat CWHWS has been known to have many of the same similar qualities as CWRS wheat.
