It is susceptible to scald and net blotch. Mal A feed variety released by Oregon AES, USDA-ARS in 1980. Under irrigation in southern Idaho, it has been high yielding, exceeding most other varieties. Test weight of Mal tends to be lower than most other varieties. Mal is taller and later in maturity than Scio and Eight-Twelve and is similar to Boyer.
Straw strength is average - good.
Schuyler A rough-awned variety released by New York AES in 1969. Schuyler has short straw, excellent winterhardiness, and good test weight. Schuyler is susceptible to lodging. Scio has very stiff straw, average test weight, and good lodging resistance. Scio is well adapted to high rainfall areas.