WSU Crop and Soil Sciences

📢Please join us for today's seminar “Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation: New Insight for Weed Management and Adoption Potential in Washington” presented by Sohaib Chattha, in FSHN 354 and via Zoom at 2:05 pm. css.wsu.edu/seminars/

📢Please join us for today's seminar “Targeted Crop Improvement Using Crop Wild Relatives” presented by Kanwardeep Rawale, in FSHN 354 and via Zoom at 2:05 pm. css.wsu.edu/seminars/

📢Please join us for today's seminar “A Career Conundrum: Does Tillage Have a Role in Sustainable Integrated Weed Management Systems?” presented by Drew Lyon, in FSHN 354 and via Zoom at 2:05 pm. css.wsu.edu/seminars/

#StripeRust is in #winterwheat fields in #WhitmanCounty, #LincolnCounty, #adamscounty, #franklincounty, and #wallawallacounty. 🧐👎Yield losses could be significant smallgrains.wsu.edu/marchrust/ @WSUCSS @WSUExtension @wsucahnrs @WashingtonGrain #WAwheat #drylandwheat #wheatgrower

📢Please join us for today's seminar presented by Jason Streubel, in FSHN 354 and via Zoom at 2:05 pm. css.wsu.edu/seminars/

Wheat grain mite has caused damage to a field in #lincolncountywa. This warm, wet winter has these creatures actively feeding in #wheat--and #croprotation could be a major factor. Info at smallgrains.wsu.edu/26mites/ #WAwheat #pnwwheat #wheatmites #wintergrainmite @WSUExtension

An update from the @wsucahnrs Variety Testing Program about the 2026 winter trials: smallgrains.wsu.edu/26vtpmaps/ @WSUExtension #hardredwinterwheat #washingtonwheat #wheatvarietytrials #pnwwheat #winterwheat #washingtonwheatgrower #cerealvarieties #wheatbreeding @WashingtonGrain

📢Please join us for today's seminar “Towards the ChatGPT Moment of Molecular Breeding with Artificial Intelligence” presented by Zhiwu Zhang, in FSHN 354 and via Zoom at 2:05 pm. css.wsu.edu/seminars/

@wsucahnrs has several open #endowedchair roles that contribute to our efforts in the areas of #weedscience and #IWM, #smallgrains #economics, and #plantpathology. Details: hrs.wsu.edu/jobs @WSUExtension @WSUCSS @WSULindStation @AaronEsser1 #pnwwheat @WashingtonGrain

📢Please join us for today's seminar “Herbicide Resistant Italian Rye: Lessons In Managing 4-Way Resistant Biotypes” presented by Morgan Menaker, in FSHN 354 and via Zoom at 2:05 pm. css.wsu.edu/seminars/

Are you a potato grower in CO, ID, OR, or WA? Please share your pest management experiences, including views on potential neonicotinoid restrictions. Scan QR code below or go to tinyurl.com/hb5hzu8m #ColoradoPotatoes #IdahoPotatoes #OregonPotatoes #WashingtonPotatoes #WAspuds

Last week at the SFMA Conference in Fort Worth, TX 🙌 Presented my research, connected with academia, industry, and fellow students, and honored to receive the SAFE Scholarship. Thank you to SFMA for the continued support! @FieldExperts

#volunteercanola in bloom in January? This warm winter affects weeds, crops, and soils: smallgrains.wsu.edu/weeders-of-the… #weedersofthewest @uidaho #uivandals #weedscience #weedcontrol #pnwcanola #pnwgrower #pnwfarmer #SoilHealth #whereiswinter #WinterCropping #winterwheat #wintercanola

📢Please join us for today's seminar “Developing Tools for Weed Science Research” presented by Olivia Landau, in FSHN 354 and via Zoom at 2:05 pm. css.wsu.edu/seminars/

Updated online #pnwwheat and #pnwcanola calculators are coming soon. Subscribe to our #smallgrains e-newsletter to be notified! lists.wsu.edu/join.php #pnwcroptour #WAwheat #idwheat #DrylandCropping #drylandwheat #WheatVarieties #cerealgrains #wagrains #cerealvarietytesting

Results of 2025 #weedcontrol field studies across eastern Washington in #winterwheat, #pulsecrops, #springcanola, Kentucky #bluegrass, #chemicalfallow, and winter wheat #croppingsystems just published: smallgrains.wsu.edu/25weedreport/ @wsucahnrs @WSUCSS @WSUExtension @WashingtonGrain

Huge shoutout to our dedicated LTARE sites for building a better future for our soils! One great example is our Eastern Washington Wine Grape site in Prosser @WSU_IAREC @wsucahnrs #SoilHealth #AgResearch #Viticulture #Vineyards #WSU Learn more: washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/ltare-site-net… 👇

It took long time for this story to be out but glad it is out. This gene controls both tillering and spikelet number in wheat. Congratulations to the team! rdcu.be/ePN9p

This week, members of our team attended CANVAS 2025 in Salt Lake City! Congrats to Quinn Yates, our MS student, for earning 1st place in the Sustainable Intensification poster competition. Way to go!

This week, members of our team attended the CANVAS 2025 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City! 📷 A big congrats to Ava Heathman, our M.S. student, for earning 3rd place in the Nutrients and Environmental Quality community poster competition. Way to go, Ava! 📷 #GoCougs #LindStation