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, except in a few fields.
Control of stripe rust in wheat, barley Read More »
The long-term agronomic impacts in dryland wheat systems are significant, influencing soil health, crop yields, and overall sustainability of agricultural practices.
Tracking biosolids Read More »
Washington State University winter wheat breeder Aaron Carter honored by the Washington Grain Commission for outstanding contributions.
Standard for excellence Read More »
University and USDA collaboration helps bring high quality spring wheat varieties to farmers’ fields across Eastern Washington.
Soil organic matter is vital for soil health. Mid-infrared spectral analysis provides a quick and affordable way to measure soil properties, improving our understanding of soil carbon dynamics and supporting sustainable practices.
Fingerprinting soil Read More »
Pacific Northwest cultivars continue to improve through growers’ planting choices and ongoing research.
Stephens sets the bar Read More »
The Wheat Marketing Center provides its 2024 Pacific Northwest crop quality assessment.
According to the U.S. Wheat Associates organization, the 2024 U.S. soft white wheat production is up, and functionality is good.
US soft white wheat quality Read More »
Washington’s barley is grown for feed, malt, forage, and food, with feed dominating dryland areas. WSU prioritizes high-quality malt barley for market demands and farmer profit, despite infrastructure limits.
The value of barley Read More »
