Wheat midge are a problem in much of the Prairies and next year producers may seek wheat varieties that can limit damage from those insects. Todd Hyra, western business manager for SeCan, urged producers to note its CWRS variety AAC Oakman VB, which carries tolerance to both midge and sawfly, but it is not available […] Read more
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Midge tolerant wheat varieties available
Glacier FarmMedia – Wheat midge are a problem in much of the Prairies and next year producers may seek wheat varieties that can limit damage from those insects. Todd Hyra, western business manager for SeCan, urged producers to note its CWRS variety AAC Oakman VB, which carries tolerance to both midge and sawfly, but it […] Read more
From AIM: Sawfly and midge-resistant wheat named AAC Oakman VB
Glacier FarmMedia – A new solid stem spring wheat variety featuring both wheat stem sawfly and midge tolerance now has a name: AAC Oakman VB. The variety, which is in its first year of seed grower increase and marked for a 2026 release, is a surprise even to its future seed supplier. This is because […] Read more
