1955 Recommendations for Wheat and Durum

Serious ood widespread stem rust l.nJury to spring wheat occurred throughout North Dakota and the surrounding area in 1953 and 1954.How serious will this rust be in 1955 and what varieties and practices will offer the greatest protection are important questions in making plans for tr ~ 1955 season.No one can forecast what the rust situation or crop conditions will be in 1955 as a rust epidemic requires certain conditions to build up.However, experience indicates that when a race of stem rust becomes as widely established as ha~ 15B, you can expect it to occur to a greater or less extent every year until resistant varieties can limit its build-up.How serious rust injury will be in 1955 will depend upon conditions that develop during the season.5 5'1'1.3 .