Washington State University’s annual Wheat Academy returns to the Pullman campus for its tenth year of the comprehensive, hands-on education program for PNW wheat growers and crop consultants. The 2026 WSU Wheat Academy will be held December 15 and 16 in the Vogel Biosciences Building teaching laboratories and the new USDA-ARS Plant Biosciences Research Building. Online pre-registration for the event is open and is limited to the first 75 registrants.
Bringing together growers, agricultural professionals, and scientists from WSU, the University of Idaho, USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and more, the Academy offers an opportunity for collaboration and discussion about emerging issues and ideas in wheat farming.
Topics range from wheat industry principles for the next generation of wheat growers to in-depth research for those with years in the field, including:
- Wheat Yield and Protein
- Wheat Staging
- Grain Production Risk Management and Marketing Strategies
- Economics of Crop Rotation
- Insect Pest Management
- Navigating Weed ID Apps
- Pulse Pest Management
- Wheat End-Use Quality
- Canola Variety Selection and Agronomic Management
- Micronutrient Effects on Crop Performance
- Soil Acidity & Alternatives to Liming
Wheat Academy attendees are invited to tour the new USDA-ARS Plant Biosciences Research Building following the event. This state-of-the-art facility represents the next chapter in a nearly century-long partnership between the USDA-ARS and WSU, bringing federal and university scientists together to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen the future of farming, food systems, and resource stewardship. The optional tour will offer looks into some of the most modern plant bioscience laboratories in the country.
Register now to save your seat for this sell-out event.
For questions or comments, contact Rachel via email at rachel.wieme@wsu.edu.