Mascoutah, IL (June 24, 2022) — AgriMAXX Wheat, the largest, family-owned wheat company in the United States, is expanding its wheat portfolio for Michigan growers. This growth brings Michigan farmers access to best-in-class Soft White Winter Wheat varieties and the benefits of the AgriMAXX program.
“Each year, we have experienced significant growth across the United States,” says Vice President Matt Wehmeyer. “Our focus on high performance wheat continues to attract more wheat growers as they look to improve their wheat yields and profitability. This fall, we are pleased to be offering Michigan growers AM Mackinaw and AM Piston, two new elite Soft White Winter Wheat varieties. Growers are expressing very strong interest.”
“AM Mackinaw will quickly become the crown jewel for growers in Michigan,” says Wehmeyer. “It showcases next level yield in a high management program, making it a must plant for top growers. AM Piston is a workhorse variety with yield. Growers will enjoy this variety because of its leaf rust and stripe rust resistance, as well as very good head scab resistance.”
The varieties are earning their reputation through wide testing in university and independent trials. In the Michigan State University trials, AM Mackinaw ranked #1 for yield over a two year average against commercially available Soft White Winter Wheat. “When we saw Mackinaw’s yield performance taking first place in Sanilac and Tuscola, we knew it was a great variety,” says Jeff Martus from Star of the West Milling Co. “We’re excited to partner with AgriMAXX and offer this variety for our customers.”
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About AgriMAXX Wheat
AgriMAXX is a High Performance Wheat company and the largest, family-owned wheat company in the U.S. AgriMAXX is one of the fastest growing wheat brands with distribution in 26 states comprising Soft Red Winter, Hard Red Winter and Soft White Winter varieties. AgriMAXX is committed to providing customers with the highest quality, highest performing wheat seed products, and the support that helps customers improve yields and profitability. For more information about AgriMAXX Wheat, visit www.agrimaxxwheat.com.