Is there extra cost with midge tolerant wheat production?
Yes, there will be extra costs associated with producing a pedigreed blend of two wheat varieties. However, developers and distributors of midge tolerant wheat varieties are trying to keep the extra costs as low as possible so seed can be priced at a reasonable level. The federal government has also recognized the environmental and producer value of preserving this new technology and provided funding to help with various aspects of commercializing the midge tolerant wheat varieties (e.g. industry and producer education).
