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Montana is a significant wheat-producing state, and farmers there grow several different types of wheat, each with unique characteristics and uses. The three main classes of wheat grown in Montana are:
1. Hard Red Winter Wheat:
* This is a versatile wheat known for its high protein content and strong gluten, making it excellent for bread making, especially yeast-leavened breads and rolls.
* It is planted in the fall, overwinters, and is harvested in the summer.
* Leading varieties in Montana for 2024 include Bobcat. Other common varieties have included Warhorse and Yellowstone in recent years.
2. Hard Red Spring Wheat:
* Also high in protein and with strong gluten, Hard Red Spring Wheat is another premium choice for bread and rolls.
* It is planted in the spring and harvested in late summer.
* The leading spring wheat variety in Montana for 2024 is Dagmar. Vida has also been a consistently popular variety.
3. Durum Wheat:
* This is the hardest of all wheat classes and is specifically used for making pasta products like spaghetti and macaroni.
* It is primarily grown in northeastern Montana, where the climate and summer rains are well-suited for it.
* The leading Durum wheat variety in Montana for 2024 is Alzada. Other important varieties include ND Riveland and Divide.
Therefore, to directly answer your question, some of the specific wheat types (classes) grown in Montana are Hard Red Winter Wheat, Hard Red Spring Wheat, and Durum Wheat. Within each of these classes, there are various specific varieties that are popular among Montana farmers, and these can change from year to year based on factors like yield, disease resistance, and market demand.

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