2158 is an awned, semidwarf variety with outstanding straw strength and yield that was developed and released by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.   2158 is closely related to 2157 and was selected from breeder seed of 2157.   It is 1" - 2" taller than 2157 and slightly earlier than 2157.

    2158 has the same disease rating as 2157 for all major diseases.  It is resistant to soil borne mosaic and the predominate biotype of Hession Fly.

    2158 is a protected variety under Title V of the Plant Variety Protection Act to be sold by variety name only as a class of certified seed - PVPA 1970.
 
 

NAME	ADDRESS	TELEPHONE	COUNTY	CLASS	ACRES APPROVED
OFSS	STILLWATER	405-744-7741	PAYNE	F
DON MERZ	NEWKIRK	580-362-3236	KAY	R	22
ABILENE AG	ABILENE TX	800-592-4671	STATE OF TX	R	43