Wheat Planting Considerations

(Updated: Oct. 6, 2022, 6:23 a.m.)
wheat planting

As wheat planting quickly approaches, follow the link below for wheat planting considerations that could help you get off to a good start. Topics include: 2023 crop budget with current fertilizer prices, seed treatments, fertility, weed control, tillage, seeding rate, and a NOAA weather forecast.

Wheat Planting Considerations - October 2022

Also find in the link below, the 2022 Northeast Ag Expo Small Grains Field Day Results. This report includes results from tests such as: Nitrogen Rate x Timing, Sulfur Rate x Timing, Nutrient Seed Treatments, Seeding Rates, and Fungicides applied at flowering.

2022 Northeast Ag Expo Small Grains Field Day Results

For variety information, see the two links below:

NCSU OVT - Location Summary  - Commercial Wheat

2021-2022 Northeast Ag Expo Small Grains Variety Trials

For additional information, contact Dylan Lilley, Agriculture Extension Agent at 252-358-7822 or at dylan_lilley@ncsu.edu.