Timely Topics

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.

Follow these simple steps when submitting a sample to the WSU Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic.

Dr. Xianming Chen’s (USDA-ARS Plant Pathologist) March 10, 2023, stripe rust forecast says that stripe rust will be in the moderate range for the 2023 growing season.

From the Field updates from Dr. Clark Neely for the week of March 30, 2023.

The winter of 2022-23 is shaping up to be a bad snow mold year causing some growers to choose to reseed their fields this spring.

Mustards need to be controlled by late winter or early spring, while they are still in the rosette stage of growth. Fields need to be scouted now, and treated as soon as possible if mustards are located.

The WSU Variety Selection Tool was recently updated with the newest yield and rating data available for all classes of wheat and barley.

From the Field updates are a new addition to the Timely Topics lineup. Dr. Clark Neely will share his field and variety trial observations this spring as he makes his way around Eastern Washington checking on trials.