Comments
This variety from Oklahoma State University is a good, dual-purpose variety. It has shown very good pasture potential and yield potential. It has been one of the most consistent varieties in recent years. 2174 is intermediate to stripe rust and leaf rust. It has intermediate pH tolerance and is resistant to soil-borne mosaic. It has good test weights, but its field appearance is somewhat ragged.
Characteristics
Barley yellow dwarf: Intermediate Glume blotch: Moderately susceptible
Hessian fly: Moderately resistant Leaf rust: Intermediate
Powdery mildew: Resistant Septoria leaf blotch: Moderately resistant
Soil-borne mosaic: Resistant Spindle streak: Intermediate
Stem rust: Susceptible Stripe rust: Intermediate
Tan spot: Intermediate Wheat streak mosaic: Moderately susceptible
Acid soil tolerance: Intermediate Coleoptile length: Medium long
Grazing potential: Very good Head size: Medium
Height: Medium Maturity: Medium
Milling/baking quality: Acceptable Protein: Good
Shattering reputation: Very good Straw strength: Very good
Test weight: Very good Winterhardiness: Fair
Yield potential where adapted: Very good
Pedigree: 2165, PL145, Illinois experimental Year of release: 1997
Strengths:
 | Very good pasture potential |
| Very good yield potential |
| Good overall disease resistance |
| Intermediate acid soil tolerance |
| Good test weights |
| Very good straw strength |
Weaknesses:
| Winterhardiness unknown |
| Susceptible to stem rust |
| Moderately susceptible to wheat streak |
| Does not germinate well in hot soils |