Podcast by WSU Wheat Beat Podcast
Oregon State University's Dr. Christina Hagerty discusses the spread, expression, and effects of soilborne wheat mosaic virus. Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp210 Resources: Oregon State University: oregonstate.edu Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center (CBARC): agsci.oregonstate.edu/cbarc Soilborne Wheat Mosaic Virus: smallgrains.wsu.edu/disease-resources/virus-diseases/soilborne-wheat-mosaic/ Soilborne fungal diseases: smallgrains.wsu.edu/disease-resources/soilborne-fungal-diseases/s Contact information: Christina Hagerty, Oregon State University, christina.hagerty@oregonstate.edu; agsci.oregonstate.edu/cbarc/dr-christina-h-hagerty
Dr. Clark Neely shares the results of field trials evaluating the effects wheat varieties have on subsequent canola crops. Episode Transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp209 Contact information: Dr. Clark Neely, clark.neely@wsu.edu
Dr. Jayne Bock discusses the performance of the new falling numbers quick scan test and how it's expected to be adopted across the grain industry. Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp207 Resources: Wheat Marketing Center: wmcinc.org Envirologix: envirologix.com/catalog/totaltarget-for-sprout-damage/ FFAR project: smallgrains.wsu.edu/ffar (forthcoming) Contact information: Jayne Bock, Ph.D., Technical Director, Wheat Marketing Center, jbock@wmcinc.org, 503.295.0823
Dr. Gabe LaHue discusses improving water infiltration and soil structure, and if soil organic matter increases the ability of the soils to hold water. Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp208 Resources: WSU Soils and Water Program: labs.wsu.edu/lahue/ Mount Vernon NWREC: mtvernon.wsu.edu WSU Small Grains Soil and Water Resources: smallgrains.wsu.edu/soil-and-water-resources/ Contact information: Gabe LaHue: gabiel.lahue@wsu.edu, cahnrs.wsu.edu/people-directory/people/wsu-profile/gabriel.lahue/, 360-848-6146
WSU Ph.D. candidate Olufunke Ayegbidun joins the Wheat Beat Podcast to discuss her work in improving the nutritional quality of wheat to reduce worldwide malnutrition. Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp205 Resources: WSU Molecular Plant Sciences: mps.wsu.edu Contact information: Dr. Kim Garland-Campbell, kgcamp@wsu.edu
WSU's Aaron Esser visits the Wheat Beat podcast to talk research on fungicide application at herbicide timing, managing soil fertility, and how both impact your return on investment. Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp206 Resources: Wilke Research and Extension Farm: css.wsu.edu/farms-and-facilities/ Wheat Nitrogen Application Calculator: wheattools.wsu.edu/Applications/Fertilizer%20Use%20Calculator/NitrogenRecommendation Post-harvest Nitrogen Efficiency Calculator: wheattools.wsu.edu/Applications/Fertilizer%20Use%20Calculator/PostHarvestEfficiency Contact information: Aaron Esser, https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/meet-the-team/
Dr. Nick Bergmann and Dr. Joaquin Casanova join the Wheat Beat podcast to share their on-farm research into the efficacy of impact mills for weed control at harvest, Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp204 Resources: USDA-ARS Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystems Research Unit: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/northwest-sustainable-agroecosystems-research/ Pacific Northwest Herbicide Resistance Initiative: pnwhri.org Herbicide resistance resources: smallgrains.wsu.edu/weed-resources/#herbresist Weeders of the West: smallgrains.wsu.edu/weeders-of-the-west/ Contact information: Dr. Nick Bergmann, Nicolas.bergmann@wsu.edu Dr. Joaquin Casanova, joaquin.casanova@usda.gov
In this episode, Dr. Clark Neely shares how location, seed size, seeding rate, and wheat variety can create advantages in stand counts, canopy cover, and yield. Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp203 Resources: Agronomic Trial Data: smallgrains.wsu.edu/agronomic-trials/ WSU Small Grains website: smallgrains.wsu.edu WSU Variety Testing Program 2024 trial data: smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/2024-variety-testing-data-maps/ Contact information: Dr. Clark Neely, clark.neely@wsu.edu, smallgrains.wsu.edu/meet-the-team/
Dr. Kim Garland-Campbell and Dr. Mike Pumphrey share how changes to the WSU Variety Testing Program are creating opportunities for advancement. Resources: WSU Small Grains website: smallgrains.wsu.edu WSU Variety Testing Program 2024 trial data: smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/2024-variety-testing-data-maps/ WSU Variety Testing Program 2025 plot maps: smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/2025vtp/ Contact information: Dr. Mike Pumphrey, m.pumphrey@wsu.edu, mps.wsu.edu/michael-o-pumphrey/ Dr. Kim Garland-Campbell, kgcamp@wsu.edu, ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/people/kimberly-garland-campbell/ Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp202
WSU's Dr. Ian Burke talks with Drew Lyon about the progress a collaborative research program focused on weed management is making throughout the PNW. Resources: Pacific Northwest Herbicide Resistance Initiative: pnwhri.org PNWHRI survey: smallgrains.wsu.edu/pnwhri-survey/ Wheat Beat podcast with Nick Bergmann “Community-Based Management of Herbicide Resistance”: smallgrains.wsu.edu/ep161/ Contact information: Dr. Ian Burke, icburke@wsu.edu; mps.wsu.edu/dr-ian-burke/ Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp201
Dr. Camille Steber and Dr. Scott Carle join the Wheat Beat podcast to discuss their research into the networks of genes upstream of alpha amylase that control the timing of its expression and the response of the seed to the environment. Resources: USDA-ARS Wheat Health, Genetics and Quality Research: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/people/camille-steber/ Steber Lab website: steberlab.org WSU Small Grains Grain Quality Resources: smallgrains.wsu.edu/grain-quality-resources/ Contact information: Dr. Camille Steber, csteber@wsu.edu, cahnrs.wsu.edu/people-directory/people/wsu-profile/csteber/ Dr. Scott Carle, scott.carle@wsu.edu Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp200
Dr. Arron Carter gives an update about the winter wheat breeding program at WSU. Resources: WSU Department of Crop and Soil Sciences: css.wsu.edu Breeding Research at WSU: css.wsu.edu/research/crops/breeding/ Contact information: Dr. Arron Carter, ahcarter@wsu.edu, cahnrs.wsu.edu/people-directory/people/wsu-profile/ahcarter/ Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp199
University of Idaho's Dr. Sanford Eigenbrode visits the Wheat Beat podcast to share how biocontrol is being used for aphid management. Resources: Legume Virus Project: aphidtracker.org Regional Approaches to Climate Change (REACCH): reacchpna.org/eigenbrode_sanford Landscapes in Transition (LIT): pnwlit.org/people/sanford-eigenbrode Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership for Idaho: iamp.uidaho.edu WSU Small Grains Insect Resources: smallgrains.wsu.edu/insect-resources/ Contact information: Dr. Sanford Eigenbrode, sanforde@uidaho.edu; uidaho.edu/cals/entomology-plant-pathology-and-nematology/our-people/sanford-eigenbrode Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp198
Dr. Tim Murray visits the Wheat Beat podcast to discuss his four decades of wheat disease expertise at WSU. Resources: Disease Resources: smallgrains.wsu.edu/disease-resources/ Stripe rust: smallgrains.wsu.edu/disease-resources/foliar-fungal-diseases/stripe-rust/ “Strawbreaker Foot Rot or Eyespot of Wheat”: pubs.extension.wsu.edu/strawbreaker-foot-rot-or-eyespot-of-wheat WSU Plant Pest Diagnostic Clinic: plantpath.wsu.edu/diagnostic-clinic/ Stem rust and barberry eradication: smallgrains.wsu.edu/disease-resources/foliar-fungal-diseases/stem-rust/ Contact information: Dr. Tim Murray, tim.murray@wsu.edu Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp197
WSU's Dr. Rachel Wieme joins the Wheat Beat podcast to introduce a new lime requirement estimation tool that was just released on the Small Grains website. Resources: WSU Lime Requirement Calculator: smallgrains.wsu.edu/lime-requirement-calculator WSU Small Grains Tools and Calculators: smallgrains.wsu.edu/additional-resources/tools-and-calculators/ Soil Acidification in the Inland PNW: smallgrains.wsu.edu/soil-and-water-resources/soil-acidification-in-the-inland-northwest/ Contact information: Dr. Rachel Wieme, Rachel.wieme@wsu.edu, smallgrains.wsu.edu/meet-the-team/ Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp196
Dr. Surendra Singh joins the Wheat Beat Podcast to share some findings from long-term research about tillage practices and biosolids application. Resources: Lind Dryland Research Station: lindstation.wsu.edu Lind Field Day: lindstation.wsu.edu/lind-field-day/ Contact information: Dr. Surendra Singh, Surendra.singh@wsu.edu. cahnrs.wsu.edu/people-directory/people/wsu-profile/surendra.singh/ Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp195
USDA-ARS cropping system agronomist Dr. Garett Heineck shares the results of a peaola (peas and canola) and garbola (chickpeas and canola) intercropping project on the Palouse. Resources: Cook Agronomy Farm LTAR: cafltar.org USDA-ARS Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystems Research Unit: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/northwest-sustainable-agroecosystems-research/ Wilke Research and Extension Farm: extension.wsu.edu/lincoln-adams/agriculture-2-farm-stress-suicide-prevention/wilke-research-and-extension-farm/ Contact information: Dr. Garett Heineck, cafltar.org/about/people/, garett.heineck@usda.gov Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp194
WSU graduate student Diana Salguero shares her research into soil compaction and soil properties that impact crop performance. Resources: Soil Health: soilhealth.wsu.edu Soil Health, Compaction: soilhealth.wsu.edu/compaction Contact information: Dr. Haly Neely: cahnrs.wsu.edu/people-directory/people/wsu-profile/h.neely/ Episode Transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp193
WSU graduate student Anna Carroll joins the Wheat Beat Podcast to share a progress update on the new falling numbers rapid test technology. Resources: FFAR project information: smallgrains.wsu.edu/ffar (coming soon!) The upsides of a Falling Numbers immunoassay rapid test with Dr. Amber Hauvermale: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp165/ Evaluating Grain Quality and Mitigating Economic Loss with Dr. Hauvermale and Dr. Thompson: smallgrains.wsu.edu/evaluating-grain-quality-and-mitigating-economic-loss-with-dr-hauvermale-and-dr-thompson/ New grant to help grain farmers find low falling numbers sooner: news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-grant-to-help-grain-farmers-find-low-falling-numbers-sooner/ Building a new alpha amylase test with Adam Johnson: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp185 Washington Grain Commission: wagrains.org/articles/falling-number-research-receives-ffar-grant/ EnviroLogix: envirologix.com Contact information: Dr. Amber Hauvermale: ahauvermale@wsu.edu, 509-288-1584 Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp192
The Washington State Crop Improvement Association visits the Wheat Beat podcast to share why certified seed and ensuring varietal purity are important for maintaining high-quality grain in the PNW. Resources: Washington State Crop Improvement Association: washingtoncrop.com Contact information: Aaron Jeschke, Assistant Manager, Washington State Crop Improvement Association: washingtoncrop.com/staff Cheyan James: Foundation Seed Manager, Washington State Crop Improvement Association: washingtoncrop.com/staff Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp191
This episode digs into the use of biosolids as a soil amendment and how they improve soil functioning and crop productivity with Dr. Deirdre Griffin LaHue. Resources: https://labs.wsu.edu/soilhealth-nwrec/home-page/research-projects/research-biosolids/ PNW 508: Fertilizing with Biosolids: extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/pnw-508-fertilizing-biosolids Contact information: Deirdre Griffin LaHue, d.griffin@wsu.edu; labs.wsu.edu/soilhealth-nwrec/home-page/people/ Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp190
WSU Extension's Aaron Esser shares results from a long-term fungicide and fungicide alternative study in winter wheat production. Resources: Wilke Research and Extension Farm: extension.wsu.edu/lincoln-adams/agriculture-2-farm-stress-suicide-prevention/wilke-research-and-extension-farm/ Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association: directseed.org Contact information: Aaron Esser, Agronomist Lincoln/Adams Area, 509-659-3210, aarons@wsu.edu Episode transcript: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp189
WSU Ph.D. student Adele Jamalzei discusses research being done at WSU about the relationships between cold tolerance and optimal spring growth on winter wheat. Resources: Dr. Arron Carter's webpage: cahnrs.wsu.edu/people-directory/people/wsu-profile/ahcarter/ WSU Crop Breeding: css.wsu.edu/research/crops/breeding/ Contact information: Adele Jamalzei: cahnrs.wsu.edu/people-directory/people/wsu-profile/adele.jamalzei/ Episode Transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp188
Ph.D. student Melinda Zubrod joins the Wheat Beat podcast to share research conducted as part of the WSU Winter Wheat Breeding Program. Resources: Lind Dryland Field Day abstracts: s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/3122/2024/05/FDA-2024-complete.pdf WSU Phenomics Lab: labs.wsu.edu/sankaran-phenomics/undergrad-research-exp/phenomics-in-wheat-breeding-programs/ Dr. Arron Carter's webpage: ahnrs.wsu.edu/people-directory/people/wsu-profile/ahcarter/ Sensors, Drones, and the Internet of Things: wagrains.org/articles/sensors-drones-and-the-internet-of-things/ Transcript: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp187
This episode introduces Dr. Olivia Landau, a new research weed scientist with the USDA-ARS Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research in Pullman, Washington. Resources: USDA-ARS Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/ Pacific Northwest Herbicide Resistance Initiative: pnwhri.org Contact information: Dr. Olivia Landau, olivia.landau@usda.gov, 509-335-6264 Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp186
In this episode, Drew Lyon talks with Adam Johnson about the new alpha amylase test being developed through public-private collaboration. Resources: Envirologix: envirologix.com Arising the falling numbers rapid test with Drs. Hauvermale and McCubbin: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp181/ The upsides of a Falling Numbers immunoassay rapid test with Dr. Amber Hauvermale: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp165/ Contact information: Envirologix: 207-605-5894 Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp185
Dr. Joaquin Casanova joins the Wheat Beat Podcast to discuss using remote sensing and minimal soil sampling to generate maps of soil acidity and lime requirements, as well as mapping weeds for prescription application of herbicides. Resources: USDA-ARS Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystems Research Unit: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/northwest-sustainable-agroecosystems-research/ Contact information: Joaquin Casanova, joaquin.casanova@usda.gov, 509-335-1554 Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp184
Drs. Ian Burke and Nick Bergmann join the Wheat Beat Podcast to explain how herbicide resistance is considered a transboundary resource problem. Resources: Pacific Northwest Herbicide Resistance Initiative: pnwhri.org Herbicide Resistance Resources: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/weed-resources/#herbresist Contact information: Dr. Ian Burke: 509-335-2858, icburke@wsu.edu Dr. Nick Bergmann: Nicolas.bergmann@wsu.edu Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp183
USDA-ARS' Dr. Claire Phillips discusses soil carbon sequestration at the Cook Agronomy Farm. Resources: USDA-ARS Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystems Research Unit: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/northwest-sustainable-agroecosystems-research/ USDA Northwest Climate Hub: climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest Cook Agronomy Farm LTAR: cafltar.org Agoro Carbon Alliance: agorocarbonalliance.com PNW Crop Tour schedule: smallgrains.wsu.edu/events/ Contact information: Dr. Claire Phillips, ars.usda.gov/people-locations/person/?person-id=57463 claire.phillips@usda.gov Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp182
Dr. Amber Hauvermale, Dr. Andy McCubbin, and Master's student Jack Kelly join the Wheat Beat Podcast to give an update on the FFAR falling numbers rapid test project. Resources: FFAR project: smallgrains.wsu.edu/a-new-project-aimed-at-combating-low-falling-numbers/ Grain quality resources: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/grain-quality-resources/ Low falling numbers FAQ: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/smallgrains.wsu.edu/uploads/2016/10/Falling-Numbers-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf “The upsides of a Falling Numbers immunoassay rapid test with Dr. Hauvermale”: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp165/ Contact information: Dr. Amber Hauvermale: WSU Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, 509-288-1584, ahauvermale@wsu.edu Dr. Andy McCubbin: mps.wsu.edu/dr-andrew-g-mccubbin/, amccubbin@wsu.edu
USDA-ARS' Dr. Garett Heineck joins the Wheat Beat Podcast to share the results of alternative crop trials in wheat-based agroecosystems. Resources: USDA-ARS Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystems Research Unit: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/northwest-sustainable-agroecosystems-research/ PNW Herbicide Resistance Initiative: pnwhri.org The Land Institute: landinstitute.org Kernza®: kernza.org Contact information: Dr. Garett Heineck, garett.heineck@usda.gov, 608-397-9207 Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp180
USDA-ARS' Dr. Ryan Benke joins the Wheat Beat podcast to explain how artificial intelligence and machine learning are being used to predict crop performance. Resources: USDA-ARS Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research Unit: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/ Deep Learning with R: manning.com/books/deep-learning-with-r-second-edition WSU Variety Testing Data: smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/2023-variety-data/ Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp179
WSU Extension's Aaron Esser returns to the Wheat Beat Podcast to share tips for efficiently and effectively managing a small grains farm in today's market. Resources: Wheat Nitrogen Application Calculator: wheattools.wsu.edu/Applications/Fertilizer%20Use%20Calculator/NitrogenRecommendation Post-harvest Nitrogen Use Efficiency Calculator: wheattools.wsu.edu/Applications/Fertilizer%20Use%20Calculator/PostHarvestEfficiency Variety Selection Tool: varietyselection.cahnrs.wsu.edu Wilke Farm: extension.wsu.edu/lincoln-adams/agriculture-2-farm-stress-suicide-prevention/wilke-research-and-extension-farm/ Contact information: Aaron Esser, Regional Extension Agronomist, Lincoln-Adams Extension, aarons@wsu.edu Transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp178
Dr. Karen Sanguinet returns to the Wheat Beat podcast to introduce a genetic discovery that could help future wheat varieties make more efficient use of the nitrogen that's applied to soils. Resources: New Phytologist article: nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nph.19079 Gene required for root hair growth, nitrate foraging found in grasses: news.wsu.edu/press-release/2023/09/19/gene-required-for-root-hair-growth-nitrate-foraging-found-in-grasses/ Sanguinet lab members: css.wsu.edu/sanguinet-lab-members/ Pacific Northwest National Laboratories (PNNL): pnnl.gov Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL): emsl.pnnl.gov Contact information: Karen Sanguinet, WSU Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, 509-335-3662, karen.sanguinet@wsu.edu, mps.wsu.edu/dr-karen-sanguinet/ Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp177
In this episode, WSU's Dr. Clark Neely shares seed size impacts and ideal seeding rates for maximizing dryland spring wheat production. Resources: NEW! Agronomic Trial Data: smallgrains.wsu.edu/agronomic-trials/ WSU Variety Selection & Testing: smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/ Contact information: Dr. Clark Neely, smallgrains.wsu.edu/meet-the-team/, clark.neely@wsu.edu, 509-335-1205 Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp176
In this episode, USDA-ARS' Dr. Alecia Kiszonas explains why wheat quality is so important for PNW growers. Resources: USDA-ARS Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/ Western Wheat Quality Laboratory: wwql.wsu.edu WSU Small Grains Variety Selection & Testing: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/ Preferred Wheat Varieties Lists: wwql.wsu.edu/pacific-northwest-wheat-quality-council/preferred-wheat-varieties/ Contact information: Dr. Alecia Kiszonas, ars.usda.gov/people-locations/person/?person-id=49578, 509-335-4062, alecia.kiszonas@usda.gov Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp175
In this episode, USDA-ARS's Dr. Marilyn Warburton discusses the importance of the major U.S. gene bank on WSU's campus that contains over 100,000 accessions of 5,200 crops and plants. Resources: Plant Germplasm Introduction and Testing Research: Pullman, WA: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/plant-germplasm-introduction-and-testing-research/ Agricultural Genetic Resources Preservation Research: Fort Collins, CO: .ars.usda.gov/plains-area/fort-collins-co/center-for-agricultural-resources-research/ USDA-ARS Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN): ars-grin.gov Contact information: Marilyn Warburton, Marilyn.warburton@usda.gov, ars.usda.gov/people-locations/person?person-id=57100 Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp174
In this episode, Washington State University's Dr. Arron Carter discusses how genotyping and phenotyping help predict the future success of winter wheat varieties. Resources: Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Breeding: css.wsu.edu/research/crops/breeding/ Dr. Carter's profile page: css.wsu.edu/profile/?nid=ahcarter Contact information: Dr. Arron Carter, ahcarter@wsu.edu Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp173
In this episode, USDA-ARS's Dr. Timothy Paulitz discusses just how widespread Fusarium crown rot is and how genetic tolerance may be the best way to manage the pathogen in the future. Resources: Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/ International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) in Turkey: cimmyt.org/location/asia/turkey/ Contact information: Dr. Timothy Paulitz, timothy.paulitz@usda.gov, ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/people/timothy-c-paulitz/ Episode transcription: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp172
Washington State University's Dr. Clark Neely gives an update about the results of 2023 spring wheat variety trials. Resources: Variety Selection and Testing 2023 variety trial data Contact information: Dr. Clark Neely, clark.neely@wsu.edu Episode transcription: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp171/
In this episode, USDA-ARS's Dr. Xianming Chen discusses the progress being made in his stripe rust research program. Resources: striperust.wsu.edu USDA ARS Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research Unit: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/ Contact information: Dr. Xianming Chen, xianming.chen@usda.gov: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/people/xianming-chen/ Episode transcription: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp170/
WSU Ph.D. candidate Elliott Marston shares recent findings about late-maturity alpha amylase, one of the causes of low falling numbers. Episode transcription: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp169/ Deven See's Faculty page: https://plantpath.wsu.edu/people-directory/profile/?nid=deven_see Western Regional Small Grains Genotyping Lab: https://plantpath.wsu.edu/people-faculty-see-see-lab/ New grant to help grain farmers find low falling numbers sooner: news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-grant-to-help-grain-farmers-find-low-falling-numbers-sooner/ Washington Grain Commission: wagrains.org/articles/falling-number-research-receives-ffar-grant/ WSU Wheat & Small Grains website: smallgrains.wsu.edu
In this episode, Dr. Kim Garland-Campbell gives an update on her club wheat breeding and cold tolerance programs. Transcript: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp168 Resources: USDA-ARS Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/ The Origins of Club Wheat: wagrains.org/articles/the-origins-of-club-wheat/ Contact information: Dr. Kim Garland-Campbell, kim.garland-campbell@usda.gov, ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/people/kimberly-garland-campbell/
In this episode, Drew Lyon and Dr. Ian Burke discuss the issues with Russian thistle and why it is a significant problem this year. Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp167-burke Resources: Russian-thistle weed resources: smallgrains.wsu.edu/weed-resources/common-weed-list/russian-thistle/ Contact information: Dr. Ian Burke, icburke@wsu.edu: css.wsu.edu/profile/?nid=icburke
Two undergraduate students who participated in the REEU program discuss drought resilience and how plants use hormone signaling to contribute to growth and maintenance in low water climates. Transcription: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/2023/10/02/wbp166/ Resources: Washington Soil Health Initiative (WaSHI): soilhealth.wsu.edu/soil-health-initiative/ USDA Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU): Rwww.nifa.usda.gov/events/research-extension-experiences-undergraduates-reeu-fy23-rfa-technical-assistance-webinar Washington State Department of Agriculture Survey Report (PDF): cms.agr.wa.gov/WSDAKentico/Documents/DO/NRAS/SoilHealth/166-SoilMgmtDrylandWheatReport.pdf Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/climate
In this episode, Drew Lyon interviews Dr. Amber Hauvermale about a project she's leading to develop an immunoassay rapid test to identify Falling Numbers in wheat sooner. Transcript: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp165/ Resources: New grant to help grain farmers find low falling numbers sooner: news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-grant-to-help-grain-farmers-find-low-falling-numbers-sooner/ Evaluating Grain Quality and Mitigating Economic Loss with Dr. Hauvermale and Dr. Thompson: smallgrains.wsu.edu/evaluating-grain-quality-and-mitigating-economic-loss-with-dr-hauvermale-and-dr-thompson/ Washington Grain Commission: wagrains.org/articles/falling-number-research-receives-ffar-grant/ WSU Wheat & Small Grains website: smallgrains.wsu.edu
In this episode, Drew Lyon interviews two students who participated in the USDA-funded Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates about soil acidity and liming. Episode transcription: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/covering-the-bases-of-soil-acidity-and-liming-with-eli-eleccion-and-heidi-vandyk/ Resources: USDA NIFA | National Institute of Food and Agriculture: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/ Soil acidification in the Inland Pacific Northwest: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/soil-and-water-resources/soil-acidification-in-the-inland-northwest/ WSU soil tools and calculators: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/soil-and-water-resources/soils-tools-calculators/
Listen as Carol McFarland introduces the new PNW Farmers' Network and its On-Farm Trials podcast. Episode transcription: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp163-mcfarland Resources: PNW Farmers' Network: pnwfarmersnetwork.org Engaging across the research scale with Dr. Garett Heineck: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp160/ Contact information: Carol McFarland, smallgrains.wsu.edu/meet-the-team/, carol.mcfarland@wsu.edu; 509-339-4978
In this episode, Dylan Oates shares why understanding photoperiod response and freezing tolerance is important for wheat breeders and farmers in the Pacific Northwest. Resources: Dylan's abstract at National Association of Plant Breeders 2023 Conference (PDF, see page 37): clemsonblog.wpenginepowered.com/napb2023/files/2023/07/NAPB_2023_Program-4.pdf WSU Crop and Soil Sciences Department: css.wsu.edu Karen Sanguinet's lab page: css.wsu.edu/sanguinet-lab-members
Dr. Nick Bergman discusses a community-based management approach to herbicide resistance. Episode transcription: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/ep161 Resources: PNW Herbicide Resistance Initiative: https://wagrains.org/articles/investments-in-usda-priorities/
In this episode Dr. Garett Heineck with the USDA-ARS Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystems Research Unit discusses several different methodologies for farmer co-innovation and co-production. Episode transcript: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp160 Resources: USDA-ARS Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystems Research Unit: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/northwest-sustainable-agroecosystems-research/ Long-Term Agroecological Research Network (LTAR): ltar.ars.usda.gov Long-Term Agroecological Research and Extension (LTARE): soilhealth.wsu.edu PNW Farmers' Network: twitter.com/PNWFN Ralston Project: ars.usda.gov/research/publications/publication/?seqNo115=115128 Contact information: Dr. Garett Heineck, garett.heineck@usda.gov, 608-397-9207 ars.usda.gov/people-locations/person/?person-id=57406
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