Comments
Venango, a Goertzen/Cargill variety, generally had very good yields in 2000 and 2002 from test plots and field reports. In 2001, its yields were hurt by stripe rust.
Venango is a little too late for consistent performance in southcentral Kansas. It needs good moisture late to do well. It is best adapted to central, northcentral, and northeast Kansas, and for irrigation in western Kansas.
Characteristics
Barley yellow dwarf: Moderately susceptible Glume blotch: N/A
Hessian fly: Intermediate Leaf rust: Intermediate
Powdery mildew: Moderately susceptible Septoria leaf blotch: N/A
Soil-borne mosaic: Resistant Spindle streak: N/A
Stem rust: N/A Stripe rust: Moderately susceptible
Tan spot: N/A Wheat streak mosaic: Intermediate
Acid soil tolerance: Moderately tolerant Coleoptile length: Medium short
Grazing potential: N/A Head size: Average
Height: Medium Maturity: Medium late
Milling and baking quality: Acceptable Protein: Average
Shattering reputation: Poor Straw strength: Good
Test weight: Good Winterhardiness: Good
Yield potential where adapted: Very good Pedigree: Pioneer experimentals
Year of release: 2000
Strengths
 | Consistent performance |
| Very good yield potential |
| Resistant to soil-borne mosaic |
| Good test weight |
Weaknesses
| Medium late maturity |
| Moderately susceptible to stripe rust |
| Can shatter |