Think you can predict the top‑performing wheat varieties in Alabama? Enter the 2026 OVT Wheat Picks challenge and choose your top picks for Alabama. Anyone can participate. Bragging rights are on the line!

Contest Rules:

  1. One entry per participant. Duplicate entries will be removed.
  2. Choose one top pick for each category: North, Central, South, & Statewide.  Each category has its own list of eligible varieties.
  3. Entries must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
  4. Scoring will be based on z-score ranking for each region.  
  5. Winners: Top overall score wins. Results will be announced after the final OVT results are published.
  6. No purchase or affiliation required. Open to all stakeholders subscribed to Auburn OVT updates.
  7. By entering this contest, you are agreeing to receive email updates from the Auburn University Official Variety Testing Program.