Green wheat blowing in wind on the Palouse.
Wheat and Small Grains
From Field to Flour: The hows and whys of certified seed with the Washington State Crop Improvement Association
The Washington State Crop Improvement Association visits the Wheat Beat podcast to share why certified seed and ensuring varietal purity are important for maintaining high-quality grain in the PNW.
The Importance of Lime Application in Wheat Farming: Insights from ‘No-Till Farmer’ Interview
In a video interview with ‘No-Till Farmer’, Dr. Joao Antonangelo discusses why understanding and applying the right lime strategies is vital for maximizing wheat production.
Is it time for the reappearance of the undercutter?
Oregon State University researchers in the weed program at the Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center (CBARC; Adams, OR) are studying how strategic tillage can possibly reduce the problem of resistant weeds without causing other past problems (e.g. soil erosion, water erosion, soil compaction).
2024 Preliminary WSU Variety Trial Summaries
Dr. Clark Neely shares the preliminary results of some of the 2024 WSU wheat variety trials.
What’s
From Field to Flour: The hows and whys of certified seed with the Washington State Crop Improvement Association
The Washington State Crop Improvement Association visits the Wheat Beat podcast to share why certified seed and ensuring varietal purity are important for maintaining high-quality grain in the PNW.
From the Field: 2024 Preliminary WSU Variety Trial Summaries (Pullman, Bickleton, Creston)
Dr. Clark Neely shares the preliminary results of the 2024 WSU wheat trials.
From the Field: 2024 Preliminary WSU Variety Trial Summaries (Anatone, Colton, Moses Lake, Douglas, Harrington)
Dr. Clark Neely shares the preliminary results of the 2024 WSU wheat trials.
Digging Into the Effects of Biosolids on Eastern Washington Soils with Dr. Deirdre Griffin LaHue
This episode digs into the use of biosolids as a soil amendment and how they improve soil functioning and crop productivity with Dr. Deirdre Griffin LaHue.
The Importance of Lime Application in Wheat Farming: Insights from ‘No-Till Farmer’ Interview
In a video interview with ‘No-Till Farmer’, Dr. Joao Antonangelo discusses why understanding and applying the right lime strategies is vital for maximizing wheat production.
The significance of fungicide alternatives in winter wheat production with Aaron Esser
WSU Extension’s Aaron Esser shares results from a long-term fungicide and fungicide alternative study in winter wheat production.
From the Field: 2024 Preliminary WSU Variety Trial Summaries (Ritzville, Walla Walla, Dusty, Lamont)
Dr. Clark Neely shares the preliminary results of the 2024 WSU wheat trials.
Cold tolerance, spring growth, and their impact on winter wheat yield with Adele Jamalzei
WSU Ph.D. student Adele Jamalzei discusses research being done at WSU about the relationships between cold tolerance and optimal spring growth on winter wheat.
Fire Prevention and Safety Tips During Harvest
Be prepared for possible fires during harvest.
Researching herbicide tolerance in winter wheat breeding with Melinda Zubrod
Ph.D. student Melinda Zubrod joins the Wheat Beat podcast to share research conducted as part of the WSU Winter Wheat Breeding Program.
Canola: Cabbage Aphid Assessment
Aphids can be problematic in winter canola.
Introducing Dr. Olivia Landau, a new USDA-ARS weed scientist
In this episode, Drew Lyon introduces Dr. Olivia Landau, a new research weed scientist with the USDA-ARS in Pullman, Washington.
Building a new alpha amylase test with Adam Johnson
In this episode, Drew Lyon talks with Adam Johnson about the new alpha amylase test being developed through public-private collaboration.
The State of the Soils Assessment and Planting Season Soil Health Resources
Dr. Rachel Wieme shares resources for planting season soil health.
Mapping It Out: Soil Acidity, Lime Requirements, and Herbicide Resistance with Dr. Joaquin Casanova
Dr. Joaquin Casanova joins the Wheat Beat Podcast to discuss using remote sensing and minimal soil sampling to generate maps of soil acidity and lime requirements, as well as mapping weeds for prescription application of herbicides.
New Publication: Italian Ryegrass Management in Dryland
Check out our new publication “Italian Ryegrass Management in Inland Pacific Northwest Dryland Cropping Systems.”
Crossing the Boundaries of Herbicide Resistance with Drs. Ian Burke and Nick Bergmann
Drs. Ian Burke and Nick Bergmann join the Wheat Beat Podcast to discuss why herbicide resistance can be considered a transboundary resource problem.
Canola: Cabbage Seedpod Weevil Scouting
Is cabbage seedpod weevil lurking in your canola fields, waiting to impact yields?
What You Need to Know About Pesticides and the Endangered Species Act
You should be aware of a major regulatory change for pesticides use.
WSU Field Crop Tours Throughout June
Mark your calendar for the 2024 WSU field crop tours this spring.
Italian Ryegrass Management in Inland Pacific Northwest Dryland Cropping Systems
Widespread herbicide resistance in Italian ryegrass makes integrated weed management strategies difficult for this problematic weed. Learn about the multiple control methods that can be combined in various ways for wheat-based cropping systems for better long-term control.
Current Wheat Growth FieldCams
Our Spillman Farm fieldcam will return in a few weeks.
Pesticide Labels Are Changing
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates pesticides because their use can affect animals and plants (or their habitat). Farmers and applicators should expect to see some new application requirements on their pesticide labels to comply with the EPA Endangered Species Act.
- What You Need to Know About Pesticides and the Endangered Species Act
- New rules for herbicide applications are coming, are you prepared?
- Pesticides and the Endangered Species Act: What You Need To Know Q&A (pdf)
- New Compliance Requirements Coming to Pesticide Labels
- Making Sense of the New EPA Mitigation Requirements for Pesticide Applicators
& Calculators
Variety Selection Tool
This interactive tool helps wheat growers select what variety of crops to grow based on rainfall zone.
Growing Degree Day Calculator
Estimate growing degree days based on detailed weather information from AgWeatherNet.
Straw Removal Calculator
There are hidden environmental and market condition costs associated with straw removal: learn how this widespread practice might benefit you financially.
Straw removal calculator guide
Straw removal calculator guide
Insecticide MOA & Comparison Tool
Identify common insecticide products by crop and insect pest, trade name, active ingredient, or mode of action group.
WSU Pesticide Information Center OnLine (PICOL) Database
Search for electronic copies (PDFs) of information from pesticide products registered in Oregon, Washington, or both.
