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Unlocking yield potential
Phosphorus can boost wheat and barley yields in acidic Eastern WA soils by reducing aluminum toxicity—especially where lime isn’t used. More research is needed to ...
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When weather moves soil
Frozen soil, snowmelt, and rain caused major erosion on the Palouse; no-till practices reduced soil loss, showing the value of conservation farming.
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Industry eyes South American potential
South America is a growing market for U.S. soft white wheat, with Chile, Peru, and Colombia showing increased interest despite logistical and pricing challenges.
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WGC welcomes new communications manager
Sarah Márquez joins WGC as communications manager, bringing 20+ years’ experience to support WA grain growers with strategic, engaging, and community-focused storytelling.
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2024 winter wheat variety trail results
2025 wheat trials faced weather extremes but showed strong variety performance. LCS Jet and Shine stood out. New tools and summer plot tours aim to ...
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Control of stripe rust in wheat, barley
Stripe rust caused a severe epidemic in the Pacific Northwest in 2024, starting early due to a mild winter. Fungicide applications mostly controlled the rust, ...
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