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Grain Yield and Quality Response to Fungicides on Winter Wheat in NC

Applied Research

Andrew Baucom
Extension Agent, Agriculture
MONROE

Abstract

Wheat (Triticum aestivum.) is commonly grown across the United States, a nutritionally important cereal grain worldwide, and is second only to maize in production and utilization (Beta et al., 2020). Soft Red Winter (SRW) is commonly grown for poultry and swine feed in North Carolina. In the Southern Piedmont of NC, SRW is primarily grown for its milling qualities to produce flour for human consumption. Acceptable falling number, protein, and test weight values will vary depending on the purchaser and the product that is intended to be made from the milled wheat (Post and Heiniger, 2021). 

Fungicide applications are often recommended for winter wheat on a ‘regularly scheduled’ or ‘preventative’ basis, regardless of disease occurrence (Weisz et al., 2011). Research in North Carolina has shown that applying fungicides routinely to wheat is rarely profitable. However, applying fungicides when a disease is present, especially if the disease is over the recommended threshold, is profitable in most cases (Cowger, 2021).

The present analysis aimed to understand the impact of a ‘fungicide program’ on grain yield, test weight, and milling quality compared to a non-treated control in the Southern Piedmont of North Carolina. This work was completed over multiple growing seasons in a variety of different yield environments, and with variable weather conditions at the time of harvest.

Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.

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Authors: Andrew Baucom, Mikayla Berryhill, Morgan Menaker
  1. Baucom, A. Extension Agent, Agriculture, NC State University , North Carolina, 28112
  2. Berryhill, M. Extension Agent, Agriculture, NC State University , North Carolina, 27565
  3. Menaker , M. Extension Agent, Agriculture, NC State University , North Carolina, 28112