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Turning the Table for the Final Wheat Beat Podcast with Aaron Esser and Dr. Drew Lyon
WSU’s Aaron Esser and Dr. Drew Lyon team up for the final episode of the WSU Wheat Beat Podcast.
Managing Smooth Scouringrush and Field Horsetail in Eastern Washington
Smooth scouringrush and field horsetail can be troublesome in no-till dryland cropping systems. A new factsheet that draws on over a decade of research is now available.
Optimizing the Use of Green-on-Brown Precision Sprayers
Oregon State University’s Judit Barroso conducted some postharvest experiments to learn how to optimize the use of green-on-brown precision sprayers.
WSU Wheat Academy Returns to Educate Wheat Growers and Crop Consultants
Registration for the sell-out education program is open now.
As Seen in the WSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic in 2025
Observed in the lab in 2025 were Physiological leaf spot, soil compaction-related issues, nutrient imbalances, Fusarium foot rot, Septoria leaf blotch, eyespot, and more.
Hello from Your New SE Washington Extension Agronomist
Introducing Morgan Menaker, the new SE Washington regional extension agronomist.
Where are the decision support tools?
Dr. Rich Koenig gives an update about why several decision support tools are unavailable.
WSU Wheat Academy Returns to Educate Wheat Growers and Crop Consultants
Registration for the sell-out education program is now open.
Determining the ROI for Precision Spray Investments
Drew Lyon passes along a new tool created at Montana State University.
Dryland farmers benefit from local gene seedbank
Dryland producers toured the gene seedbank in Pullman and learned how they benefit from the cultivars bred from WRPIS material.
It Is Not Powdery Mildew
Dr. Arron Carter quells rumors that powdery mildew is to blame for field fires this season.
Turning the Table for the Final Wheat Beat Podcast with Aaron Esser and Dr. Drew Lyon
WSU’s Aaron Esser and Dr. Drew Lyon team up for the final episode of the WSU Wheat Beat Podcast.
Feral Rye Extension Publication Updated with New Information
PNW660 was recently updated to include new information about the use of the CoAXium wheat production system and Aggressor AX herbicide for the management of feral rye.
WSU Wheat and Barley Breeders Around the Table
WSU’s wheat and barley breeders discuss the evolution of plant breeding and where they’ll focus their efforts in the future.
Low Falling Number Project Launches Webpage and New Rapid Test Instructional Video
Announcing a new webpage and instructional video for the low falling number detection and management project funded by FFAR.
Exploring the Evolution of Cheatgrass with Dr. Ian Burke
Cheatgrass seems to always figure out a way to survive, regardless of the management techniques used. Dr. Ian Burke has been researching what makes it so adaptive.
Develop an action plan now to control field bindweed
Managing field bindweed requires a sustained long-term effort. Although little can be done now to control field bindweed in pulse crop fields, this is a good time to make note of the problem areas and develop a long-term action plan to keep field bindweed under control.
Using Synthetic Communities in Sustainable Agriculture with Anita Paneru
Anita Paneru, WSU Ph.D. candidate, visits the Wheat Beat Podcast to share her research with synthetic microbial communities, artificially designed groups of microorganisms.
Halfway Through Plot Tour Season
The PNW Crop Tour continues through July 1. Visit with us at a tour near you!
The Coming and Going of Soilborne Wheat Mosaic Virus with Dr. Christina Hagerty
Oregon State University’s Dr. Christina Hagerty discusses the spread, expression, and effects of soilborne wheat mosaic virus.
Favorable Conditions for Stripe Rust Limit HTAP Effectiveness
Stripe rust is actively developing in Washington, with recent observations in Franklin (commercial field), Adams (commercial field), Whitman (experimental field), and Garfield (experimental field) counties. While initial incidences in commercial […]
Metalaxyl-resistant Pythium species found in Palouse chickpea production
In chickpea production in the Palouse, metalaxyl-resistant Pythium species have been found. It is vital that we be aware of developing resistance so that we can manage these populations and slow further development.
From the Field: Evaluating wheat variety impacts on canola with Dr. Clark Neely
Dr. Clark Neely shares the results of field trials evaluating the effects wheat varieties have on subsequent canola crops.
Watch the Wheat Grow
Anyone with an internet connection can now watch wheat grow in eastern Washington.
New and Updated Publications
Integrated Management of Feral Rye in Winter Wheat
Updated April 2025.
Italian Ryegrass Management in Inland Pacific Northwest Dryland Cropping Systems
Current Wheat Growth FieldCam
Winter wheat has been planted at the Lind Research Station!
The Spillman fieldcam will return in spring 2026.
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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
Several tools and calculators have been temporarily removed to be redesigned for better accessibility and ease of use. If you don’t see the tool you’re looking for below, we have a few tools available as raw file downloads in our archive. Please subscribe to the “Smallgrains” listserv to be notified when more tools become available.
Variety Selection Tool
A preliminary edition of the Variety Selection Tool is available, although it does not contain all varieties and data yet.
This interactive tool helps wheat growers select what variety of crops to grow based on rainfall zone.
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.
WSU Pesticide Information Center OnLine (PICOL) Database
Search for electronic copies (PDFs) of information from pesticide products registered in Oregon, Washington, or both.
Post-Harvest Hard Wheat Performance Evaluation
A post-harvest assessment of grain yield, protein and test weight by field or zone within the field can help you evaluate what went wrong (or right) during the crop year and inform your plans for next year.
AWN Spray Guidance Tool
Identify the most favorable times to spray for crop protection and weed management, while reducing chemical drift and human exposure. Once signed in, navigate to Models >> Human >> Spray Guidance.
