Choosing the right winter wheat variety is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your crop. At Kratz Farms LLC, we offer carefully selected winter wheat varieties that deliver dependable performance, excellent yield potential, strong disease tolerance, and outstanding grain quality for Wisconsin and Upper Midwest growing conditions.
Whether you’re looking for maximum yield, improved standability, exceptional winter hardiness, or strong test weight, we have a variety to fit your operation.
A Seed Supplier You Can Trust
We’re farmers first. That means honest recommendations, dependable service, and seed we’d plant on our own acres. When you buy from Kratz Farms, you’re working with a supplier who understands your operation and stands behind every bag.
Wisconsin Certified Seed represents the highest standard in seed quality across the state. Backed by rigorous testing, field inspections, and industry-leading protocols, our certification program ensures that growers receive seed that is genetically pure, professionally produced, and field-ready for dependable results.
When you plant Wisconsin Certified Seed, you’re planting verified performance.
Certified quality
Every lot meets rigorous seed certification standards for germination and purit
Proven Performance
Our varieties consistently produce high yields and uniform growth
Agromonic Support
We provide planting guidance, seeding rates, and management tips to help you maximize your results.
Local Expertise
Our team understands the Midwest growing conditions, ensuring you get the right seed for your farm.
Professionally Conditioned
Wheat supplied by Kratz Farms is Professionally grown and conditioned using modern production and cleaning practices to ensure uniform seed size, high purity, and reliable performance at planting.
Planting windows are tight — we get it. Kratz Farms is known for quick turnaround times, helping you get seed when you need it, not after the window has passed.
Wheat Varieties
KF 667
Constant high performer in Wisconsin Winter Wheat Performance Trials
Very high test weight with good straw strength
Agronomic Features
Test Weight: Excellent
Winter Hardiness: Excellent
Standability: Good
Head Type: Smooth
Plant Height: Medium – Tall
Maturity: Early
Disease Resistance
Head Scab: RES 2
Leaf Rust: RES 2
Powdery Mildew: SUS
Stripe Rust: INT 3
(INT = Intermediate)
(SUS = Susceptible)
(RES = Resistant)
Disease Rating:
(1 = Most Resistant)
(9 = Most Susceptible)
KF 809
Constant top performer in Wisconsin and Illinois Winter Wheat Performance State Trials
Medium-Early maturity with excellent straw strength
Strong tillering ability, plant type desirable for straw market
Agronomic Features
Test Weight: Very Good
Winter Hardiness: Excellent
Standability: Good
Head Type: Smooth
Plant Height: Medium – Tall
Maturity: Medium – Early
Disease Resistance
Head Scab: INT 3
Leaf Rust: INT 3
Powdery Mildew: RES 2
Stripe Rust: INT 3
(INT = Intermediate)
(SUS = Susceptible)
(RES = Resistant)
Disease Rating:
(1 = Most Resistant)
(9 = Most Susceptible)
KF 823
Responds well with high management
Very risistant to Leaf Disease
Good Standability
Agronomic Features
Test Weight: Excellent
Winter Hardiness: Excellent
Standability: Excellent
Head Type: Smooth
Plant Height: Medium
Maturity: Early
Disease Resistance
Head Scab: INT 4
Leaf Rust: RES 2
Powdery Mildew: RES 3
Stripe Rust: RES 2
(INT = Intermediate)
(SUS = Susceptible)
(RES = Resistant)
Disease Rating:
(1 = Most Resistant)
(9 = Most Susceptible)
KF 831
Short Height
Early Maturity
Excellent Type 2 Heads Scab Tolerance
Agronomic Features
Test Weight: Very Good
Winter Hardiness: Excellent
Standability: Very Good
Head Type: Smooth
Plant Height: Short
Maturity: Early
Disease Resistance
Head Scab: RES 3
Leaf Rust: RES 4
Powdery Mildew: RES 3
Stripe Rust: RES 2
(INT = Intermediate)
(SUS = Susceptible)
(RES = Resistant)
Disease Rating:
(1 = Most Resistant)
(9 = Most Susceptible)
KF 849
High – end yield potential
High test weights
Excellent leaf and stripe rust resistance
Agronomic Features
Test Weight: Excellent
Winter Hardiness: Excellent
Standability: Excellent
Head Type: Smooth
Plant Height: Medium
Maturity: Medium-Full
Disease Resistance
Head Scab: INT 3
Leaf Rust: RES 1
Powdery Mildew: RES 2
Stripe Rust: RES 1
(INT = Intermediate)
(SUS = Susceptible)
(RES = Resistant)
Disease Rating:
(1 = Most Resistant)
(9 = Most Susceptible)
KF 883
FHB1 Gene
BYD1 Gene
Race Horse Variety
Agronomic Features
Test Weight: Very Good
Winter Hardiness: Excellent
Standability: Very Good
Head Type: Bearded
Plant Height: Medium
Maturity: Medium
Disease Resistance
Head Scab: RES 3
Leaf Rust: INT 4
Powdery Mildew: INT 3
Stripe Rust: INT 3
(INT = Intermediate)
(SUS = Susceptible)
(RES = Resistant)
Disease Rating:
(1 = Most Resistant)
(9 = Most Susceptible)
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