TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY: Best management practices help boboost wheat forage productivity.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-4 October 1999-TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY: Best management practices help boost wheat forage productivity (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:011099 LUBBOCK -- Producers can achieve good results from a wheat forage program if they follow a few basic best management practices for this small grain crop, said a Texas A&M University agronomist.

"Forage production varies widely among wheat varieties, and from year to year, but there are a few basic considerations to keep in mind," said Brent Bean, Texas Agricultural Extension Service agronomist based in Amarillo. "When choosing a wheat variety, look at seed size, germination and seedling vigor. You want a minimum test weight of at least 56 pounds per bushel and a germination rating of at least 85...