Nutrition overdirve
A new $19 million WSU-led initiative aims to strengthen Washington grain farming through nutrient-dense crop research, market development, and more resilient grain production systems.
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research
Great wheat begins in the lab
Washington Grain Commission-funded research is advancing wheat production through innovative nitrogen-fixing alternatives to fertilizer and new tools to identify heat-resilient wheat varieties.
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Expanding weed control options
Herbicide-resistant weeds are reducing wheat yields in the PNW as overuse of Group 2 herbicides limits control options. New wheat varieties tolerant to multiple herbicides help diversify control and slow resistance.
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Getting a head start
Low falling numbers reduce wheat quality and value in the PNW, with multiple causes occurring at different growth stages. A new targeted testing approach improves detection, enabling breeders and growers to manage risk and select tolerant varieties.
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Winter wheat trail results
The 2026 winter wheat season started early with increased pests and disease pressure. Despite weather challenges, yields stayed near normal thanks to strong varieties and farmer management.
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Sprouting too soon
Hot, dry conditions shaped WA’s 2025 spring grains: wheat fell 6% to 19.7M bu with good quality; barley yields and acres dropped sharply; variety rankings stayed consistent.
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2025 spring variety trail results
Hot, dry conditions shaped WA’s 2025 spring grains: wheat fell 6% to 19.7M bu with good quality; barley yields and acres dropped sharply; variety rankings stayed consistent.
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From Pullman to Tokyo
Wheat breeders partner with growers and global customers to develop disease-resistant, high-quality club wheat varieties that meet market demands and maintain export standards.
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Bridging breeding and baking
Club wheat is prized for its unique quality, not yield, and the Club Wheat Technical Exchange links U.S. breeders with Japanese millers to align varieties with strict quality standards.
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At the nexus of science, farming
WSU’s Weed Science Chair retires after 13 years, leaving behind a legacy of research, podcasts, blogs, and the Wheat and Small Grains website to support growers and Extension education.
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