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WSU Wheat Beat Podcast


    • Apr 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 207 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from WSU Wheat Beat Podcast

    Measuring Grain Quality at Home and Beyond with Dr. Jayne Bock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 15:48


    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

    The Ins and Outs of Soil Organic Matter, Compaction, and Water Infiltration with Dr. Gabe LaHue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 24:02


    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

    Improving the Nutritional Quality of Wheat with Ph.D. Candidate Olufunke Ayegbidun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 12:23


    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

    More for Your Money in the Tank with Aaron Esser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 19:13


    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/

    Impacting harvest weed seed control with Drs. Casanova and Bergmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 17:17


    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

    Advantages of Seed Size and Seeding Rate with Dr. Clark Neely

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 15:15


    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/

    Evolution of the the WSU Variety Testing Program with Drs. Garland-Campbell and Pumphrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 21:55


    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

    Teamwork in the Weeds with Dr. Ian Burke

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 19:25


    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

    The upstream hotspots of falling numbers with Drs. Steber and Carle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 14:52


    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

    Next Up in Washington Winter Wheat Lines with Dr. Arron Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 17:28


    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

    Biocontrol at Play in the Insect Playground with Dr. Sanford Eigenbrode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 23:33


    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

    Wheat Diseases Through the Decades with Dr. Tim Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 21:58


    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

    Introducing a New Lime Requirement Estimation Tool with Dr. Rachel Wieme

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 12:09


    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

    Digging into the Legacy in Dryland Research with Dr. Surendra Singh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 19:32


    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

    Intercropping on the Palouse with Dr. Garett Heineck

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 20:19


    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

    Below the Surface: Measuring soil compaction at field scale with Diana Salguero

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 14:26


    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

    The next generation of falling numbers techology with Anna Carroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 11:23


    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

    From Field to Flour: The hows and whys of certified seed with WSCIA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 21:21


    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

    Digging Into the Effects of Biosolids on Eastern Washington Soils with Dr. Deirdre Griffin LaHue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 17:32


    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

    The significance of fungicide alternatives in winter wheat production with Aaron Esser

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 19:00


    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

    Cold tolerance, spring growth, and their impact on winter wheat yield with Adele Jamalzei

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 15:35


    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

    Researching herbicide tolerance in winter wheat breeding with Melinda Zubrod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 18:12


    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

    Introducing Dr. Olivia Landau, a new USDA-ARS weed scientist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 21:44


    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

    Building a new alpha amylase test with Adam Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 17:20


    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

    Mapping It Out: Soil Acidity, Lime Requirements, and Herbicide Resistance with Dr. Joaquin Casanova

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 16:44


    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

    Crossing the Boundaries of Herbicide Resistance with Drs. Ian Burke and Nick Bergmann

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 24:41


    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

    The Gains of Carbon Change with Dr. Claire Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 20:19


    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

    Arising the Falling Numbers Rapid Test with Drs. Hauvermale and McCubbin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 17:55


    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

    From Surviving to Thriving: Alternative Crop Trials with Dr. Garett Heineck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 20:37


    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

    The Way of the Future: How AI Predicts Crop Performance with Dr. Ryan Benke

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 16:47


    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

    Managing in Today's Markets with Aaron Esser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 14:15


    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

    What's the BUZZ about? with Dr. Karen Sanguinet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 18:13


    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

    Impacts of Seed Size and Rates on Spring Wheat Performance with Dr. Clark Neely

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 21:42


    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

    Preferred Wheat Varieties Ensure High Quality Wheat Exports with Dr. Alecia Kiszonas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 16:32


    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

    The Importance of Modernizing the Gene Banks with Dr. Marilyn Warburton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 14:36


    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

    Predicting the future success of winter wheat varieties with Dr. Arron Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 20:25


    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

    The PNW's Most Widespread and Chronic Soilborne Pathogen with Dr. Timothy Paulitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 15:18


    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

    2023 Spring Wheat Variety Performance with Dr. Clark Neely

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 20:24


    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/

    Growing Resistance to Stripe Rust with Dr. Xianming Chen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 17:53


    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/

    What's Interesting About Late-Maturity Alpha Amylase with Elliott Marston

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 12:30


    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

    Talking Club Wheat with Dr. Kim Garland-Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 13:45


    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/

    Staying Upwind of Russian Thistle with Dr. Ian Burke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 20:38


    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

    Different aspects of drought resilience with Anna Carroll and Anna Buetow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 16:17


    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

    The upsides of a Falling Numbers immunoassay rapid test with Dr. Amber Hauvermale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 25:54


    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

    Covering the bases of soil acidity and liming with Eli Eleccion and Heidi Vandyk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 18:59


    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/

    (Re)Launching the PNW Farmers' Network with Carol McFarland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 18:25


    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

    Understanding Photoperiod Response in Winter Wheat with Dylan Oates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 11:16


    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

    Community-Based Management of Herbicide Resistance with Dr. Nick Bergman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 14:52


    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/

    Engaging across the research scale with Dr. Garett Heineck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 17:30


    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

    Growing the Spring Wheat Breeding Program with Dr. Mike Pumphrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 13:54


    In this episode, Dr. Mike Pumphrey gives an update on the WSU spring wheat breeding program and a new variety that should be available soon. Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp159 Resources: Washington Grain Commission: wagrains.org Breeding Research at WSU: css.wsu.edu/research/crops/breeding Contact information: Dr. Mike Pumphrey, m.pumphrey@wsu.edu, 509-335-0509

    Optimizing plant resource-use efficiency in agricultural systems with Dr. Asaph Cousins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 14:49


    Episode transcription: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/optimizing-plant-resource-use-efficiency-in-agricultural-systems-with-dr-asaph-cousins/ WSU School of Biological Sciences: sbs.wsu.edu Dr. Asaph Cousins' research and publications: sbs.wsu.edu/asaphcousins/ PNNL-WSU Distinguished Graduate Research Program: natlab.wsu.edu/dgrp/ Contact information: Dr. Asaph Cousins, acousins@wsu.edu

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