Crops Wheat Grow Pro Genetics adds three soft red winter wheat varieties to its offerings Soft red winter wheat market has experienced drastic changes in the past 20 years. Grow Pro Genetics evolves with the market, identifying solutions to meet challenges of a growing population. By Successful Farming Staff Successful Farming Staff The content on Agriculture.com is by created by trained journalists who have become subject-matter experts in their fields. You may see some content using the byline "Successful Farming Staff." The content is primarily from information or a press release provided by other entities – such as the USDA, a university, or agricultural company. The press release has been vetted and reviewed by a staff editor. The content is edited and changed to reflect the voice and style of Successful Farming. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 15, 2022 Close Photo: GP 381 soft red winter wheat The soft red winter wheat market has experienced some drastic changes in the past 20 years. Grow Pro Genetics has evolved with the market, identifying solutions to meet the challenges facing a growing population. READ MORE: Kansas wheat quality expected to be high despite drop in yield after years-long drought By adding three new soft red winter wheat varieties to its portfolio, the company is enhancing wheat growing strategies for growers. 1. GP 348. Developed specifically for the southern states (e.g. Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Virginia, and the Carolinas), the next generation of the GP 348 has superior tolerance to stripe rust and leaf rust. Other major benefits of this wheat variety include exceptionally high test weight and high falling number. If you're looking at an early harvest, this variety also has a fast dry down rate. 2. GP 381. Compatible for nearly the entire eastern and Midwest region, the GP 381 (pictured above) includes a well-rounded disease packages for soft red winter wheat. The variety also features an enhanced BYVD tolerance and exceptional responsiveness to high fertility rates. 3. GP 463. The GP 463 has an exceptionally high tolerance to Fusarium head blight, and thrives in the Midwest and northeastern regions, such as Michigan and Pennsylvania. In addition, this variety also has a dense, smooth head type. To achieve the best return on your fungicide investment, the company advises managing GP 463 for foliar disease. READ MORE: Air support called in for South Dakota wheat Developed by Grow Pro Genetics' AgriPro breeding program, these latest varieties bring the company's soft red winter wheat offerings to 11. To learn more, visit growprogenetics.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit