Cheatgrass seems to always figure out a way to survive, regardless of the management techniques used. Dr. Ian Burke has been researching what makes it so adaptive. Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp212 Resources: REACCH project: reacchpna.org Pacific Northwest Herbicide Resistance Initiative: pnwhri.org WSU Wheat and Small Grains Weed Resources: smallgrains.wsu.edu/weed-resources/ Contact information: Dr. Ian Burke, icburke@wsu.edu; mps.wsu.edu/dr-ian-burke/
Jul 07, 2025•19 min
Anita Paneru, WSU Ph.D. candidate, visits the Wheat Beat Podcast to share her research with synthetic microbial communities, artificially designed groups of microorganisms. Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp211 Resources: WSU Department of Plant Pathology: mps.wsu.edu Contact information: Anita Paneru, anita.paneru@wsu.edu, cahnrs.wsu.edu/people-directory/people/wsu-profile/anita.paneru/
Jun 23, 2025•12 min
Oregon State University's Dr. Christina Hagerty discusses the spread, expression, and effects of soilborne wheat mosaic virus. Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp210 Resources: Oregon State University: oregonstate.edu Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center (CBARC): agsci.oregonstate.edu/cbarc Soilborne Wheat Mosaic Virus: smallgrains.wsu.edu/disease-resources/virus-diseases/soilborne-wheat-mosaic/ Soilborne fungal diseases: smallgrains.wsu.edu/disease-resources/soilborne-fungal-d...
Jun 09, 2025•19 min
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
Apr 03, 2025•16 min
Dr. Clark Neely shares the results of field trials evaluating the effects wheat varieties have on subsequent canola crops. Episode Transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp209 Contact information: Dr. Clark Neely, clark.neely@wsu.edu
Apr 03, 2025•20 min
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...
Apr 02, 2025•24 min
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
Mar 31, 2025•12 min
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...
Mar 30, 2025•19 min
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-reso...
Mar 17, 2025•17 min
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, smallgra...
Mar 03, 2025•15 min
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-Campb...
Feb 17, 2025•22 min
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: smallg...
Feb 03, 2025•19 min
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...
Jan 20, 2025•15 min
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
Jan 06, 2025•17 min
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 informat...
Dec 23, 2024•24 min
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...
Dec 09, 2024•22 min
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: ...
Nov 25, 2024•12 min
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
Nov 04, 2024•20 min
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-researc...
Oct 28, 2024•20 min
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
Oct 14, 2024•14 min
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-los...
Sep 30, 2024•11 min
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: washingtoncr...
Sep 16, 2024•21 min
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: smallgra...
Sep 02, 2024•18 min
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
Aug 19, 2024•19 min
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
Aug 05, 2024•16 min
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.or...
Jul 22, 2024•18 min
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
Jul 08, 2024•22 min
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
Jun 19, 2024•17 min
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: smal...
Jun 10, 2024•17 min
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
May 27, 2024•25 min
