Episodes

Pre-harvest Sprouting and Falling Numbers in Wheat with Stephanie Sjoberg 30.01.2019 13:10

Drew Lyon interviews Ph. D. student Stephanie Sjoberg about her studies in pre-harvest sprouting and low falling numbers in wheat. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-38/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Steber Lab http://steberlab.org/project7599.php Arron Carter’s Lab http://css.wsu.edu/research/breeding/ Puma Variety http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/variety-testing-brochures/...

Screening for Root Rot Resistance in Spring Wheat with Aichatou Djibo Waziri 28.01.2019 9:52

In this weeks episode of the WSU Wheat Beat Podcast, Drew Lyon interviews grad student Aichatou Djibo Waziri about screening for root rot resistance in spring wheat. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-37/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Dr. Kim Garland-Campbell’s webpage CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact Aichatou Djibo Waziri via email at a.djibowaziri@wsu.edu.

Italian Ryegrass Control with Ian Burke 28.01.2019 15:05

Drew Lyon interviews Ian Burke about Italian Ryegrass control in the inland Pacific Northwest. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-36/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Italian Ryegrass http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/weed-resources/common-weed-list/italian-ryegrass/ Weed Control Reports http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/weed-resources/weed-publications/weed-control-reports/ CONTACT INFORMATIO...

Hessian Fly Resistance with Mike Pumphrey 28.01.2019 9:32

Drew Lyon interviews Mike Pumphrey about Hessian fly. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-35/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: WSU Variety Selection Tool https://varietyselection.cahnrs.wsu.edu/ CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact Mike Pumphrey via email at m.pumphrey@wsu.edu.

Herbicide-resistant Weeds with Ian Burke 28.01.2019 15:35

Drew Lyon interviews Ian Burke about herbicide-resistant weeds on this episode of the WSU Wheat Beat podcast. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-34/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Russian-thistle http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/weed-resources/common-weed-list/russian-thistle/ Kochia http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/weed-resources/common-weed-list/kochia/ Downy brome http://smallgrains.wsu...

The Western Wheat Quality Lab with Craig Morris 28.01.2019 19:10

This week on the WSU Wheat Beat podcast, Drew Lyon interviews Dr. Craig Morris, director of the Western Wheat Quality lab on the WSU Pullman campus. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-33/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Western Wheat Quality Lab http://wwql.wsu.edu/tour/ Prefered Variety Testing Pamphlets http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/variety-testing-brochures/ Kevin Muphy’...

Developing Malt Barley Varieties For Craft Beers with Kevin Murphy & Graham Lilly 28.01.2019 10:37

In this weeks episode of the WSU Wheat Beat podcast, Drew Lyon interviews WSU Barley breeder Kevin Murphy and local microbrewer and owner of the Hunga Dunga, Graham Lilly. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-32/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Kevin Murphy’s Lab https://www.sustainableseedsystems.org/people.html Variety Testing Program http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/ Lyon Var...

Decomposition Rates & Soil Conservation with Nathan Nielsen 28.01.2019 13:55

This week Drew Lyon interviews graduate student Nathan Nielsen about decomposition rates in winter wheat. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-31/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Variety Selection Tool https://varietyselection.cahnrs.wsu.edu/ CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Arron Carter’s lab http://css.wsu.edu/research/breeding/ Contact Nathan via email at nathan.nielsen@wsu.edu

Long-term Agroecosystems Research (LTAR) Discussion with Dr. Dave Huggins 28.01.2019 20:17

Drew Lyon interviews Dave Huggins about LTAR (Long-term agroecosystems research). TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-30/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Cook Agronomy Farm website http://www.cafltar.org/ WSU Cook Agronomy Farm website http://css.wsu.edu/facilities/cook/ National Cook Agronomy Farm website https://data.nal.usda.gov/project/cook-agronomy-farm Podcast mentioned: Cr...

Soil Microbiology & Agricultural Sustainability with Tarah Sullivan 28.01.2019 17:23

Drew Lyon interviews Dr. Tara Sullivan about soil microbiology and agricultural sustainability on this episode of the WSU Wheat Beat podcast. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-29/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Soil Acidity Impacts Beneficial Soil Microorganisms http://pubs.cahnrs.wsu.edu/publications/pubs/fs247e/ Small Grains Soil & Water Resources Page http://smallgrains.wsu...

Genomic Selection in Wheat Breeding with Jayfred Godoy 28.01.2019 12:35

In this weeks episode of the WSU Wheat Beat podcast, Drew Lyon interviews Ph. D. student Jayfred Godoy about genomic selection in wheat breeding. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-28/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Dr. Arron Carter’s lab http://css.wsu.edu/research/breeding/ CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact Jayfred via email at jayfred.godoy@wsu.edu.

Soil pH & Soil Acidity with Haiying Tao 25.01.2019 20:46

Join Drew Lyon as he interviews Haiying Tao about soil acidification and soil acidity. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-27/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Soil and Water Resources http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/soil-and-water-resources/ Soil & Water Publications http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/soil-and-water-resources/publications/ Lime Requirement Calculator (Excel file) http://small...

Barley Varieties & Production with Kevin Murphy 25.01.2019 13:31

Drew Lyon interviews Kevin Murphy all about WSU barley varieties and barley production. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-26/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Kevin’s Sustainable Seed Systems Lab https://www.sustainableseedsystems.org/ CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact Kevin Murphy via email at kmurphy2@wsu.edu. View Kevin’s Crop & Soil Science faculty page http://css.wsu.edu/people/...

Canola Roots with Isaac Madsen 25.01.2019 10:50

Join us as Drew Lyon interviews Isaac Madsen about canola roots and soils. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-25/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: WSU Rotational Crops http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/rotational-crops/ WSU Oilseeds Cropping Systems http://css.wsu.edu/oilseeds/ Haney Test https://www.wardlab.com/haney-info.php Dr. Dave Huggins contact https://www.ars.usda.gov/people-loc...

High-Temperature Adult-Plant Resistance with Tim Murray 25.01.2019 14:15

Drew Lyon interviews Tim Murray about high-temperature adult plant resistance for stripe rust control in the PNW. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-24/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: High-Temperature Adult-Plant Resistance: How Warm is Warm Enough? Timely Topic http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/high-temperature-adult-plant-resistance-how-warm-is-warm-enough/ Dr. Chen’s Stripe Rust pa...

Snow Mold and Freezing Cold Tolerance with Erika Kruse 25.01.2019 8:04

In this weeks episode of the WSU Wheat Beat podcast, host Drew Lyon interviews Ph. D. student Erika Kruse about snow mold and freezing cold tolerance. TRANSCRIPTIONS: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-23/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Pink Snow Mold Destruction Discovered in Area Wheat Fields http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/pink-snow-mold-destruction-discovered-in-area-wheat-fields/ Concern Over...

Small Grains Variety Testing Program with Aaron Esser 25.01.2019 12:28

On this week's episode of the WSU Wheat Beat Podcast, host Drew Lyon interviews interim Variety Testing Program specialist, Aaron Esser. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-22/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: WSU Wilke Research and Extension Farm http://wilkefarm.cahnrs.wsu.edu/ Variety Testing Program http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/ Variety Selection Tool https://varietysele...

Herbicide-Resistance in Jointed Goatgrass and Downy Brome with Ian Burke 25.01.2019 10:58

In this weeks episode of the WSU Wheat Beat podcast, host Drew Lyon interviews Ian Burke, associate professor in weed science at Washington State Universtiy, about jointed goatgrass and downy brome herbicide-resistance. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-21/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Jointed Goatgrass http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/weed-resources/common-weed-list/jointed-goatg...

The WSU Wilke Farm and Direct-seed Cropping Systems with Aaron Esser 25.01.2019 10:55

On this episode of the WSU Wheat Beat podcast host Drew Lyon interviews Aaron Esser, Chairman of the WSU Wilke Research and Extension Farm out near Davenport, Washington with a Wilke Farm update and direct-seed cropping systems. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-20/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Wilke Research and Extension Farm http://wilkefarm.cahnrs.wsu.edu/ Wilke Farm Fie...

Crop Modeling with Dr. Dave Huggins 25.01.2019 14:46

In this weeks episode of the WSU Wheat Beat podcast, Drew Lyon interviews Dr. Dave Huggins about the use of crop modeling to predict yield, as well as other soil-related topics, such as management impacts and solar organic matter, soil acidification, soil fertility, and nutrient use efficiency. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-19/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Northwest Sust...

Peroxisomes and Drought-tolerant Wheat with Andrei Smertenko 25.01.2019 11:06

On this week's episode of the WSU Wheat Beat podcast, Drew Lyon interviews Andei Smertenko about peroxisomes and drought-tolerant wheat. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-18/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Institute of Biological Chemistry http://ibc.wsu.edu/ CONTACT INFORMATION: Andrei’s contact webpage https://mps.wsu.edu/dr-andrei-smertenko/

Glyphosate and the Soil Microbiome with Tim Paulitz 25.01.2019 15:15

Drew Lyon interviews Tim Paulitz all about glyphosates in this week's episode of the WSU Wheat Beat Podcast. TRANSCRIPT: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-17/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Is Glyphosate Harming Your No-Tiled Soils? No-Til Magazine Article https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/7169-is-glyphosate-harming-your-no-tilled-soils?v=preview CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Tim Pau...

Soilborne Root Pathogens withTim Paulitz 25.01.2019 11:00

On this week's episode of the WSU Wheat Beat Podcast, host Drew Lyon interviews Dr. Tim Paulitz, Research Plant Pathologist with the USDA-ARS Wheat Health Genetics and Quality Research Unit in Pullman. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-16/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Pythium (video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPpNAbo0d9k&list=PLajA3BBVyv1z8QXYCiWDCZHjxDwRcoUPY Fusarium...

Plant Problems & The WSU Pullman Plant Pest Diagnostic Clinic with Rachel Bomberger 25.01.2019 13:11

Join Drew Lyon as he interviews our very own Rachel Bomberger about the Plant Pest Diagnostics Clinic in Pullman, Washington. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-15/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Plant Pest Diagnostics Clinic https://plantpath.wsu.edu/diagnostics/ Commercial Plant Disease Identification Submission Form (pdf) https://plantpath.wsu.edu/diagnostics/wp-content/uplo...

All About Sustainable Farming Systems with Dave Huggins – Part 2 25.01.2019 12:14

This week's episode of the WSU Wheat Beat Podcast is part two of Drew Lyon's interview with Dave Huggins all about sustainable farming systems. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-14/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystems Research Unit https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/pullman-wa/northwest-sustainable-agroecosystems-research/ Solvita Test h...