Eyes in the sky
Big changes for wheat breeding as new technologies develop: The use of drones and sensors (known as phenomics) have become a new tool used in many plant breeding programs.
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Have app, will travel
By Clark Neely For Washington growers considering future wheat variety options, there’s now an app for that. It’s the WSU Variety Testing Program’s mobile Cereal Variety Selection Tool and it’s available free at your favorite app store. Like the desktop version of the app, growers can utilize the tool to filter and sort wheat and
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USDA-ARS scientist explores causes of low falling numbers
An irony of Ashley
Cannon’s career is that her
goal of becoming an astronaut returned her to earth to
investigate some of the most
basic mechanisms of plant
biochemistry.
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Barley begins its Washington comeback
Breeding program to focus on developing varieties for malting industry.
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It’s getting better all the time
WSU winter wheat breeder Dr. Arron Carter reflects on his time leading the breeding program and looks toward beginning his next decade of working with farmers to solve problems.
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Washington Small Grains – Harvest
With some of the world’s most unique landscape, Washington wheat and barley farmers utilize some of the most advanced technology to harvest some of the country’s most fertile land for wheat. Take a look at the combines and other farm equipment while marveling at Washington’s beautiful landscape.
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Washington Small Grains – Seeding
World class research provides world class seeds for Washington wheat and barley farmers. Combined with state of the art technology and farming practices creates the world standard for farming small grains.
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Washington Small Grains – Research and Breeding
Take a closer look into the research and breeding programs that make Washington’s wheat and barley a cut above.
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