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New Herbicide Looks To Help NW Cereal Growers
New Herbicide Looks To Help NW Cereal Growers
New Herbicide Looks To Help NW Cereal Growers
Corteva Agriscience is out Tolvera, an herbicide with a new mode of action to control broadleaf and grass weeds in spring and winter wheat, durum and barley.  Eric Scherder with Corteva said Tolvera can help growers address the ongoing problem of resistant weeds.   “...
Needs Of Dryland Growers Addressed At OSU/ARS Field Day
Needs Of Dryland Growers Addressed At OSU/ARS Field Day
Needs Of Dryland Growers Addressed At OSU/ARS Field Day
Wheat and dryland growers from the Columbia Basin, and across the state of Oregon were in Adams, OR Tuesday for the Oregon State University/ARS Field Day.  Francisco Calderon, Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center Director, noted a majority of the questions they address during this annual field days come from stakeholders.   “...
Spring Wheat Emergence Completed In Washington, Others
Spring Wheat Emergence Completed In Washington, Others
Spring Wheat Emergence Completed In Washington, Others
The spring wheat crop appears to be progressing nicely nationwide.   With planting wrapped up for the 2025 season, the industry can now look at emergence numbers.   “82% of the crop emerged by June 8th, one point ahead of average, four points behind last year's 86%," said USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey.  "The crop is fully...
Winter Wheat Harvest Slows
Winter Wheat Harvest Slows
Winter Wheat Harvest Slows
The winter wheat harvest has slowed slightly.   “Nationally, 4% of the winter wheat acreage harvested by June 8th," said USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.  "That's only one point increase from the previous week.  At 4%, that figure is three points behind the five-year average of 7%. Even further behind last...
2025 Moses Lake Irrigated Tour Set For June 16th
2025 Moses Lake Irrigated Tour Set For June 16th
2025 Moses Lake Irrigated Tour Set For June 16th
Washington State University’s irrigated winter and spring wheat tour is June 16th in Moses Lake.  In addition to tours of wheat fields, participants will also tour spring canola fields.  Click Here to learn more about the 2025 PNW Cereal Variety Trail Plot Tour.   If you have...
107th Lind Field Day Takes Place Thursday
107th Lind Field Day Takes Place Thursday
107th Lind Field Day Takes Place Thursday
Grain growers from across the region are invited to Washington State University’s Lind Dryland Research Station to see first-hand the latest research on new grain varieties, crop rotations and much more.  Surendra Singh, Director of the Lind station, said while many growers see the numbers and data on the work taking place at WSU, he said there’s something special about seeing and touching the wor
Winter Wheat Harvest Underway
Winter Wheat Harvest Underway
Winter Wheat Harvest Underway
The winter wheat crop continues to progress at a quick pace.  As of June 1st, 83% of the national crop is headed, slightly ahead of both the five-year average of 79%, and last year's 82%.  USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said harvest is already underway is some portions of the country.   “Showing 3% of ...
National, NW Winter Wheat Crop In Good Shape
National, NW Winter Wheat Crop In Good Shape
National, NW Winter Wheat Crop In Good Shape
When it comes to the heading progress of the national winter wheat crop, figures crossed the ¾ mark over the weekend.   USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said that May 25th heading figure is ahead of the five-year average of 70%, but slightly behind the 76% we saw this time last year.   “We now...

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