From the Field: Farm Chat with Idaho Wheat

Curious about wheat's role in gut health?  Not sure how to distinguish between science and "science" when it comes to wheat foods?  Listen in on this recording when we talked with Dr. Corrie Whisner, a nutrition scientist at Arizona State University, about the myths and facts of wheat nutrition and the effects of wheat foods on the gut.

There are a lot of factors that go into choosing a variety to plant each fall and spring. Do you consider end-use and end-use quality when you make your planting decisions? Listen in as we talk to Mike Moran, Executive Director of the Wheat Marketing Center, and Dr. Jayne Bock, Technical Director of the Wheat Marketing Center, about why the variety you plant matters when it comes to production and...

As harvest gets into full swing, we want to share some important information with you about grain storage safety.  Grain bin accidents are a leading cause of death and injury in the agricultural community each year.  We want to keep Idaho farmers, their families, and employees safe.  Please take a few minutes to listen to Carol Jones chat about grain bin safety on this month's episo...

Hosting trade teams from around the world is an integral part of what the Idaho Wheat Commission does to bolster market demand.  Britany and Casey sat down to talk about their experiences with trade teams and why trade teams matter to Idaho wheat farmers.

Do you know how much wheat is distributed through the USDA and USAID food aid programs?  How the wheat is sourced?  How food aid donations impact wheat markets?  We sat down with U.S. Wheat Associates Director of Trade Policy, Shelbi Knisley, to answer common questions and chat about food aid programs.

We sat down with Paul Arrington, Executive Director of the Idaho Water Users Association, to talk about drought, curtailments, reservoir levels, and all things Idaho water during this farm chat with Idaho Wheat episode.

From price increases up to 300% to cancer claims and lawsuits, using glyphosate is being met with increasing challenges.  Dr. Albert Adjesiwor, University of Idaho extension weed scientist gives some viable alternatives for pre-plant burndown and weed control in wheat during this episode of From the Field.

Britany and Casey break down the war in Ukraine and what it means for Idaho wheat farmers, from supply to input costs to market prices and everything in between.

97% of Idaho's farms are family owned and operated. Do you have a plan to keep your operation in the family for generations to come? We chatted with Peter Christofferson, an Idaho attorney whose expertise in estate planning and real estate law, about what Idaho farmers need to know* to get a succession plan in place.   *Neither the Idaho Wheat Commission nor any of its affiliates or partners...

The people behind Idaho agriculture have a lot to be proud of, but they also face a lot of challenges. This episode of From the Field features Lesley Kelly, farmer and mental health advocate, for a chat across industries about how keeping Idaho's farmers and ranchers healthy keeps Idaho agriculture going strong. For local resources visit: http://agri.idaho.gov/farmcenter/stress-management-resource...

We were joined by Jerry Brown and Tony Brown, CPAs and wheat farmers in Soda Springs, Idaho, to talk about the tax regulations that hit the farm the most.  While neither the Browns nor the Idaho Wheat Commission are giving tax advice, this episode is full of valuable and pertinent information that will impact the bottom line of your operation.

We chatted with Shawn Nield, State Soil Scientist with USDA-NRCS and Marlon Winger, Regional Soil Scientist, NRCS about soil health, how that term is defined, how to improve the health of your soil, and how to work with what you've got.

Do you know the range of programs available for Idaho farms through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)?  In our latest From the Field: Farm Chat with Idaho Wheat we were joined for a conversation with Amie Miller, Acting State Conservationist and Lori Kassib, NRCS Idaho ASTC for Programs.  We dipped in to the programs through NRCS that can offer major benefits for you...

Dry, hot summers create the perfect environment for grasshopper infestations, and that’s no fairytale. Join us for the conversation with Dr. Arash Rashed, University of Idaho entomologist , while we chat about the moral of Aesop’s famous tale — plan for tomorrow today — and reduce grasshoppers in your wheat fields next summer.

Catch up on our chat with Dr. Howard Neibling, Water Management Engineer and Extension Specialist at UI about final irrigation in small grains.

Nitrogen Management: Improving Efficiency in the Field Nitrogen management and precision application is critical in wheat production. We chatted with Jared Spackman, University of Idaho extension agronomist, about how to dial in the nitrogen levels in the field.

There are always a lot of questions about the Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA).  Jeremy Tamsen, Director of the Office of Technology Transfer at University of Idaho, answers your questions about the PVPA and breaks down the buy, sell, and trade details of plant seed procurement.

In this From the Field: Farm Chat with Idaho Wheat, we talk with Dr. Albert Adjesiwor, Weed Management Specialist at University of Idaho Extension Center in Kimberly, about how to reduce or rid cheatgrass in your wheat.  This topic was one of our most requested topics for Farm Chat, and with popular hashtags like #CheatgrassIsTheDevil and #CheatgrassSucks, it's no surprise why.

Ben Thiel, U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency, breaks down the basics of crop insurance for the University of Idaho Ag Talk Tuesday.

How do common agricultural practices on your farm affect wheat getting to global markets?  We talk with Dalton Henry, Vice President of Policy at U.S. Wheat Associates, about this topic and find out that tariffs are only a small part of trade policy.

We know marketing is a headache and it seems like the price goes up the day after you sell.  Join us for a conversation with Scott Hansen, Grain Merchandising Specialist with White Commercial Corp., and get some tips on how to navigate markets, make a plan, and sell for profitability.

Join as we visit with Dr. Albert Adjesiwor, Extension Weed Management Specialist with the University of Idaho Research and Extension Center in Kimberly about what you can do to control the invasion of China lettuce in your fields.