University of Minnesota crop breeders aim to improve plants for food, feed, fuel, and the environment. Breeders and students develop and utilize breeding methods that result in improved germplasm and new varieties of corn, soybean, wheat, barley, oat, cover crops, and other plant species that enhance Minnesota's agricultural landscape.
Recent University of Minnesota crop releases
MN-Rothsay wheat
MN-Rothsay wheat features a strong combination of yield, protein, and disease resistance and exceptional straw strength.
MN-Amber Oat
MN-Amber is a high-yielding yellow-hulled oat variety with high test weight, grain protein, and beta-glucan content. This new variety is bred to fit the needs of the food-grade oat industry.
MN-Equinox Barley
MN-Equinox is a six-row winter barley variety that is facultative, meaning it can be planted in either the spring or fall.