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How did last summer’s heat impact spring wheat? Get the summary on the @WSUSmallGrains Variety Testing Program in this article from Wheat Life Magazine: wagrains.org/articles/timin… #SpringWheat #wheatbreeding #PNWWheat #OnFarmResearch #WheatLife

Researchers @wsucahnrs @WSULindStation dive into some of the long-term agronomic strategies in dryland farming to improve soil organic carbon and enhance #sustainability in this feature article from Wheat Life Magazine: wagrains.org/articles/track…

Collaboration helps bring the best wheat varieties to farmers’ fields. Here's what it takes to get the best grain to tables around the🌎and the importance of quality at every step 👉wagrains.org/articles/only-… #research #endusequality #grainquality #wheatbreeding #farmingpractices

Stephens wheat has had a unique influence on the course of PNW farming & continues to set the standard decades later. Learn about its history & legacy in this deep dive from #WheatLifeMagazine 👉 wagrains.org/articles/steph… #Research #WheatFarming #DYK @USDA_ARS @WSUSmallGrains

Unlike the trend across the US, WA farmers focus on feed barley for soil health & crop rotation benefits. @WSUSmallGrains barley researchers consider farmer profitability & market demands to support decisions in their breeding program. Learn more: wagrains.org/articles/the-v…

Learn a little bit from @WSUSmallGrains @wsuwheat winter wheat breeder Arron Carter about why measuring phenotype x genotype x environment interactions is crucial to developing new varieties. 👉bit.ly/3BylaAT @WAWheatGrowers #WheatLifeMagazine #wheatbreeding #research

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Washington State University soil chemist João Antonangelo provides his recommendations for optimizing wheat production in acidic soils in this #WheatLifeMagazine feature. wagrains.org/articles/a-bas… #wheatlife #research #cropscience #soilhealth #sustainability #farmingpractices

Wheat and barley harvest are officially complete! Washington saw good weather and some reports of rain, and fall seeded crops were beginning to emerge. Source: @USDA #NASS #WheatHarvest2024 #smallgrains #WAwheat #WAbarley #WGCnews

Washington had temps ideal for fieldwork last week. With spring wheat and barley harvest nearing the finish line, winter wheat planting was in full swing and going well. Source: @USDA #NASS #WheatHarvest2024 #smallgrains #WAwheat #WAbarley #WGCnews

WA did not receive much precipitation last week. Temperatures were warmer than usual in western WA, but cooler than normal in eastern WA. Harvest was wrapping up & farmers prepared for fall planting. Source: @USDA #NASS #WheatHarvest2024 #smallgrains #WAwheat #WAbarley #WGCnews

Some counties reported that all winter wheat was harvested with favorable yields. Harvest was almost done in most areas. Preparations for fall planting began and some started seeding winter wheat. Source: @USDA #NASS #WheatHarvest2024 #smallgrains #WAwheat #WAbarley #WGCnews

Hot & dry harvest weather continued this past week. Winter wheat harvest is well on it’s way & spring wheat and barley harvest are ramping up in some areas. Wishing our growers a safe harvest! Source: @USDA #NASS #WheatHarvest2024 #smallgrains #WAwheat #WAbarley #WGCnews

Wheat harvest was almost complete in a few areas. Yields looked normal. East central Washington saw more high temperatures last week. Source: @USDA #NASS #WheatHarvest2024 #smallgrains #WAwheat #WAbarley #WGCnews

The biology and effective management strategies for the Russian thistle in the Pacific Northwest | wagrains.org/articles/as-th… @washingtongrain @WAWheatGrowers #WheatLifeMagazine #farmingpractices #research #weeds #weedmanagement

Wheat Life Magazine market analyst perspectives from a career in global wheat markets | wagrains.org/articles/where… via @washingtongrain @WAWheatGrowers #WheatLifeMagazine #exportmarkets #marketing #WGCnews

One barge has the same cargo capacity as 35 hopper cars, or 134 semi-trucks. According to @USACEHQ, barges keep over 100,000 trucks and their carbon emissions off the roads every year. #DYK #transportation #exportmarkets

#ICYMI – Longtime wheat industry leader Randy Suess is the new volunteer president of the Washington Wheat Foundation | bit.ly/4bjedzO via @capitalpress @matthewweavercp #AgNews #WGCnews #education #WAwheat

Training & technical support from @uswheatassoc contributes to the growing demand for soft white wheat in SE Asia | bit.ly/3L1D94e via @washingtongrain @WAWheatGrowers #WheatLifeMagazine #education #marketdevelopment #endusequality #wheatquality #exportmarkets #USWheat

@USDA_ARS scientists dig into liming amendments on the Palouse & the broader soil health benefits of #biochar | bit.ly/3RF9a5Gvia @wasoilhealth #soilhealth #PNWfarming #SustainableAgriculture