Seed may be legally sold by variety name only when produced and labeled as certified seed, according to the provisions of the U.S. Plant Variety Protection Act. Variety Description Spring wheat varieties best adapted for grain production in Nebraska are shown in Figure 1 . Detailed grain yield and performance data are given in the Nebraska Spring Small Grain Variety Tests, EC 91-102 or latest edition. This North Dakota release is a medium height variety with good to medium straw strength. Butte 86 is an early maturing variety.
Test weight is very good and baking quality is satisfactory.
Butte 86 is resistant to stem rust and moderately resistant to leaf rust. Guard Guard is a short, early maturing variety with strong straw strength. Guard has good resistance to disease and the Hessian fly. Test weight of Guard is very good and baking quality is medium. Guard has a very good yield record in Nebraska tests.