Percent plump is less than average for 6-row varieties. Sunstar Pride is very high yielding and appears to have good winterhardiness. Test weight is higher than Mal and similar to Eight-Twelve. Sunstar Pride is shorter than most other winter barley varieties with very good straw strength. Date head is later than most varieties.
Strider has good yield potential being similar to Eight-Twelve.
Test weight is similar to Eight-Twelve and Boyer. Strider is taller than Eight-Twelve and similar to Sprinter. Strider is resistant to Barley Stripe Rust. This variety has been somewhat variable in yield in southern Idaho but generally is at least at or better than the average of the trial. Test weight, plant height, and date head are similar to Penawawa.