A new hard red winter wheat line developed by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has earned national recognition for its milling and baking performance, adding another achievement to the university’s long-running small-grains breeding program.
The national Wheat Quality Council selected Nebraska wheat line NE20620 for the 2026 Miller’s Choice Award, a regional recognition given to wheat varieties demonstrating exceptional milling, mixing and baking qualities.
The award is based on blind evaluations conducted by multiple industry testers representing the Wheat Quality Council, a nonprofit organization that includes wheat breeders, producers, processors and bakers. About 25 wheat lines from public university breeding programs and private industry entries competed in the annual evaluation…