WSU Wheat Beat Podcast

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Digging into the Legacy in Dryland Research with Dr. Surendra Singh

2024-11-0419:32

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

Intercropping on the Palouse with Dr. Garett Heineck

2024-10-2820:19

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-research-and-extension-farm/ Contact information: Dr. Garett Heineck, cafltar.org/about/people/, garett.heineck@usda.gov Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp194

Below the Surface: Measuring soil compaction at field scale with Diana Salguero

2024-10-1414:26

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

The next generation of falling numbers techology with Anna Carroll

2024-09-3011:23

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-loss-with-dr-hauvermale-and-dr-thompson/ New grant to help grain farmers find low falling numbers sooner: news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-grant-to-help-grain-farmers-find-low-falling-numbers-sooner/ Building a new alpha amylase test with Adam Johnson: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp185 Washington Grain Commission: wagrains.org/articles/falling-number-research-receives-ffar-grant/ EnviroLogix: envirologix.com Contact information: Dr. Amber Hauvermale: ahauvermale@wsu.edu, 509-288-1584 Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp192

From Field to Flour: The hows and whys of certified seed with WSCIA

2024-09-1621:21

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: washingtoncrop.com/staff Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp191

Digging Into the Effects of Biosolids on Eastern Washington Soils with Dr. Deirdre Griffin LaHue

2024-09-0217:32

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: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp190

The significance of fungicide alternatives in winter wheat production with Aaron Esser

2024-08-1919:00

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

Cold tolerance, spring growth, and their impact on winter wheat yield with Adele Jamalzei

2024-08-0515:35

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

Researching herbicide tolerance in winter wheat breeding with Melinda Zubrod

2024-07-2218:12

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.org/articles/sensors-drones-and-the-internet-of-things/ Transcript: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp187

Introducing Dr. Olivia Landau, a new USDA-ARS weed scientist

2024-07-0821:44

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

Building a new alpha amylase test with Adam Johnson

2024-06-1917:20

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

Mapping It Out: Soil Acidity, Lime Requirements, and Herbicide Resistance with Dr. Joaquin Casanova

2024-06-1016:44

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: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp184

Crossing the Boundaries of Herbicide Resistance with Drs. Ian Burke and Nick Bergmann

2024-05-2724:41

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

The Gains of Carbon Change with Dr. Claire Phillips

2024-05-1320:19

USDA-ARS' Dr. Claire Phillips discusses soil carbon sequestration at the Cook Agronomy Farm. Resources: USDA-ARS Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystems Research Unit: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/northwest-sustainable-agroecosystems-research/ USDA Northwest Climate Hub: climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest Cook Agronomy Farm LTAR: cafltar.org Agoro Carbon Alliance: agorocarbonalliance.com PNW Crop Tour schedule: smallgrains.wsu.edu/events/ Contact information: Dr. Claire Phillips, ars.usda.gov/people-locations/person/?person-id=57463 claire.phillips@usda.gov Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp182

Arising the Falling Numbers Rapid Test with Drs. Hauvermale and McCubbin

2024-04-2917:55

Dr. Amber Hauvermale, Dr. Andy McCubbin, and Master's student Jack Kelly join the Wheat Beat Podcast to give an update on the FFAR falling numbers rapid test project. Resources: FFAR project: smallgrains.wsu.edu/a-new-project-aimed-at-combating-low-falling-numbers/ Grain quality resources: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/grain-quality-resources/ Low falling numbers FAQ: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/smallgrains.wsu.edu/uploads/2016/10/Falling-Numbers-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf “The upsides of a Falling Numbers immunoassay rapid test with Dr. Hauvermale”: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp165/ Contact information: Dr. Amber Hauvermale: WSU Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, 509-288-1584, ahauvermale@wsu.edu Dr. Andy McCubbin: mps.wsu.edu/dr-andrew-g-mccubbin/, amccubbin@wsu.edu

From Surviving to Thriving: Alternative Crop Trials with Dr. Garett Heineck

2024-04-1520:37

USDA-ARS' Dr. Garett Heineck joins the Wheat Beat Podcast to share the results of alternative crop trials in wheat-based agroecosystems. Resources: USDA-ARS Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystems Research Unit: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/northwest-sustainable-agroecosystems-research/ PNW Herbicide Resistance Initiative: pnwhri.org The Land Institute: landinstitute.org Kernza®: kernza.org Contact information: Dr. Garett Heineck, garett.heineck@usda.gov, 608-397-9207 Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp180

The Way of the Future: How AI Predicts Crop Performance with Dr. Ryan Benke

2024-04-0116:47

USDA-ARS' Dr. Ryan Benke joins the Wheat Beat podcast to explain how artificial intelligence and machine learning are being used to predict crop performance. Resources: USDA-ARS Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research Unit: ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/whgq/ Deep Learning with R: manning.com/books/deep-learning-with-r-second-edition WSU Variety Testing Data: smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/2023-variety-data/ Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp179

Managing in Today’s Markets with Aaron Esser

2024-03-1814:15

WSU Extension's Aaron Esser returns to the Wheat Beat Podcast to share tips for efficiently and effectively managing a small grains farm in today's market. Resources: Wheat Nitrogen Application Calculator: wheattools.wsu.edu/Applications/Fertilizer%20Use%20Calculator/NitrogenRecommendation Post-harvest Nitrogen Use Efficiency Calculator: wheattools.wsu.edu/Applications/Fertilizer%20Use%20Calculator/PostHarvestEfficiency Variety Selection Tool: varietyselection.cahnrs.wsu.edu Wilke Farm: extension.wsu.edu/lincoln-adams/agriculture-2-farm-stress-suicide-prevention/wilke-research-and-extension-farm/ Contact information: Aaron Esser, Regional Extension Agronomist, Lincoln-Adams Extension, aarons@wsu.edu Transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp178

What's the BUZZ about? with Dr. Karen Sanguinet

2024-03-0418:13

Dr. Karen Sanguinet returns to the Wheat Beat podcast to introduce a genetic discovery that could help future wheat varieties make more efficient use of the nitrogen that's applied to soils. Resources: New Phytologist article: nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nph.19079 Gene required for root hair growth, nitrate foraging found in grasses: news.wsu.edu/press-release/2023/09/19/gene-required-for-root-hair-growth-nitrate-foraging-found-in-grasses/ Sanguinet lab members: css.wsu.edu/sanguinet-lab-members/ Pacific Northwest National Laboratories (PNNL): pnnl.gov Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL): emsl.pnnl.gov Contact information: Karen Sanguinet, WSU Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, 509-335-3662, karen.sanguinet@wsu.edu, mps.wsu.edu/dr-karen-sanguinet/ Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp177

Impacts of Seed Size and Rates on Spring Wheat Performance with Dr. Clark Neely

2024-02-1921:42

In this episode, WSU's Dr. Clark Neely shares seed size impacts and ideal seeding rates for maximizing dryland spring wheat production. Resources: NEW! Agronomic Trial Data: smallgrains.wsu.edu/agronomic-trials/ WSU Variety Selection & Testing: smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/ Contact information: Dr. Clark Neely, smallgrains.wsu.edu/meet-the-team/, clark.neely@wsu.edu, 509-335-1205 Episode transcription: smallgrains.wsu.edu/wbp176

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