'ND Treasure' six-rowed barley (RFP-347)

ND Treasure was developed by North Dakota State University and released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 2023. It is a high yielding semi-dwarf six-rowed barley that is intended for the non-malting market. Potential markets are those for pet food, pearling for human food, or livestock feed. Growers are seeing yields often times 15% higher than other commonly grown feed barley varieties.

The short strong straw of ND Treasure may make it more suited to higher rates of N fertilizer to increase yield without the fear of increased lodging. The strong straw is observed during the growing season and at harvest which should facilitate straight combining of this variety. Another nice feature of this variety is its quicker rate of dry down compared to other varieties, even Tradition. ND Treasure appears adapted to all parts of the North but it seems to have a yield advantage over other varieties in the eastern part of the state that is not observed in western North Dakota.

To help ensure genetic purity, 'ND Treasure' six-rowed barley is protected under PVPA Title V (certificate no. pending) and must be sold as a class of certified seed.

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