The 2000 season marked the 16th season of the Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Extension Winter and Spring Small Grain Performance Trials. The trials, supported by the Idaho Wheat Commission and Idaho Barley Commission, enable the testing of public and private varieties and advanced lines under the irrigated and dryland conditions of the Treasure Valley.

Four irrigated winter wheat trials were conducted during the 2000 season. Two of the trials were planted in October and two were planted in mid November for evaluation of varieties under late planted conditions.

Yields of winter wheat in 2000 were the highest that we have measured in the 16 years of variety testing.  Test weight was also outstanding.  Apparently conditions were highly favorable for grain filling.  Moderate plant heights also suggested minimal stress during vegetative growth.