Timely Topics

Dr. Amber Hauvermale discusses a new FFAR-funded project aimed at combating low Falling Numbers in wheat.

With a new WSU Extension publication, producers will benefit from learning how to identify pea weevil, when and how to best sample for it, and the control options if outbreak numbers are detected.

Carol McFarland (PNW Farmers’ Network) announces the new On-Farm Trials podcast, explains the on-farm experimentation continuum, and discusses how cropping systems co-innovation can bring abundant opportunities.

Controlling volunteer wheat is important to minimize the survival of various insects and diseases from one season’s wheat crop to the next.

Washington State University will develop a new test that could save wheat growers millions of dollars thanks to a grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR).

Dr. Clark Neely summarizes results from 2022-23 new winter wheat variety trials.

With harvest happening across much of eastern Washington, WSU Extension’s Dale Whaley shares some tips for preventing fires.

Grasshoppers have moved into canola fields from nearby maturing wheat fields and are amassing in large numbers.

Growers who want to move away from using Beyond in Clearfield wheat after multiple years of using the technology, may want to consider testing for soil residues before planting a non-Clearfield wheat variety. Use this step-by-step guide to test for herbicide residues by conducting a bioassay.

Videos with winter and spring wheat variety descriptions are available.

The Herbicide Resistance Screening Program helps farmers determine if the lack of efficacy of herbicides in their fields is due to herbicide resistance.

A new WSDA white paper sheds light on the “how and why” of soil management in Washington’s dryland wheat.

Using drones to control unwanted vegetation has many benefits and also requires licensing and planning.

Reports of Diamondback moth have been coming in and the amount of damage is alarming!

The 2023 WSU Weed Science Field Tour will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 14 at the R.J. Cook Agronomy Farm in Pullman, Washington.

An update from Dr. Clark Neely about the spring planting season and early observations in the Variety Testing Program.

The arrival of warm, sunny weather after planting brings with it the possibility for flea beetle damage to young canola plants, and therefore the need to be regularly scouting canola fields.

Soilborne Wheat Mosaic Virus was recently confirmed in a new location in Grant County, Washington.

Dr. Xianming Chen’s (USDA-ARS Plant Pathologist) brief stripe rust update from May 1, 2023, states stripe rust pressure is currently low, similar to last year at this time.

Relying only on glyphosate for Italian ryegrass control in glyphosate-resistant canola is effective; however, this approach is likely to quickly result in the selection of Italian ryegrass biotypes that we can no longer control with glyphosate.

If you are looking to plant spring wheat, there are some things you should consider…

Snow mold observations during Clark Neely’s trip to Douglas County the week of April 22, 2023.

Because of its preference for wet soil conditions, it is advisable to check symptomatic plants in low spots in the field for yellowing, speckling, or mosaic-like patterns developing.

When comparing glyphosate products, it is recommended to look at the amount of “acid equivalent or ae” rather than the amount of “active ingredient” that is listed on the label.

Use the Spring Wheat Nitrogen Fertilizer Calculator to assist with fertilizer management, which is critical for profitable production.