Rotational Crops
Like any crop, wheat should be grown as part of entire crop production system. Decisions made throughout the production system will impact the success of the winter wheat crop. On this page, you will find information that would be beneficial to your overall cropping system.
Featured Publications
Oilseed Crop Resources
- WSU Oilseed Cropping System Project
Extensive information on oilseed crops from WSU Department of Crop and Soil Sciences - University of Idaho Oilseed Breeding Program
Information on the University of Idaho oilseed breeding program
Pulse Cropping Resources
- WSU Pulse Variety Testing Program
The WSU Variety Testing Program evaluates pea and lentil varieties across the state - University of Idaho Aphid Virus Tracker
Information and pest management decision calculators for pea and lentil growers are available at the University of Idaho Aphid Tracker Website
Enterprise Budget for Intermediate Rainfall Region
The Extension publication “Enterprise Budgets: Wheat & Canola Rotations in Eastern Washington Intermediate Rainfall (12-16″) Zone (Oilseed Series)” and the low rainfall version are powerful tools to help you calculate and compare the short and long-term economics of including canola in a cereal rotation.
Cover Cropping and Companion Cropping for the Inland Pacific Northwest
The Extension publication, Cover Cropping and Companion Cropping for the Inland Pacific Northwest: First Steps in a Feasibility Study is now available. This project was an initial feasibility study for cover- and companion-crop mixes in a dryland cropping zone that depends heavily on winter precipitation.