Idaho Crops & Soils: November 2021

November 12, 2021

Your Grower Dollars at Work: University of Idaho Preliminary Yield Results for Spring Wheat in Parma

University of Idaho Cropping Systems Agronomist, Dr. Olga Walsh, conducts both spring wheat and barley variety trials in Parma. Preliminary results for 2021 spring wheat trials at these Parma sites have been published and can be found here.

Both Hard Red Spring and Hard White Spring were trialed under irrigation. In a tough production year, the Hard Red trial averaged 54 bu/ac. with a mean test weight of 61.1 lbs. SY Gunsight, WA 8356, and AP Renegade were the top yielders. The Hard White trial yield was similar with a mean of 55 bu/ac. and an average test weight of 60.6 lbs. IDO2002S, SY Teton, and Dayn topped the entry list.

In the Soft White Spring trial, low yields pulled the mean trial yield to 47 bu/ac. while test weights held at an average of 60. IDO1902S, IDO1404S, and UI Stone produced the best in the challenging conditions. Preliminary results for irrigated club wheat, feed, and malt barley can be found at the same link. Further information about Dr. Walsh and her work can be found here.

By: Dr. Garrett R. Dudley, Research Manager, Idaho Wheat Commission

November 03, 2021

Cropping Systems Agronomy - ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2021

1. Walsh OS, Owusu Ansah E, Lamichhane R, and E Nambi. 2021. Nitrogen and Water Management for Optimized Sugarbeet Yield and Sugar Content. Proc of the ASA International Annual meetings

2. Walsh OS, Lamichhane R, Owusu Ansah, and E Nambi. 2021. Water Management for Optimized Hop Production in Idaho. Proc of the ASA International Annual meetings

3. Owusu Ansah E, Walsh OS, Liang X, Neibling H, and R Lamichhane. 2021. Irrigation Methods on Green Beans under Conventional vs Strip-Tillage. Proc of the ASA International Annual meetings

4. Owusu Ansah E, Walsh OS, Lamichhane R, and E Nambi. 2021. Stacking and Intersecting Nutrient 4R’s. Proc of the ASA International Annual meetings

5. Lamichhane R, Walsh OS, Spackman JA, Adjesiwor AT, Owusu Ansah E, and E Nambi. 2021. Varietal Response of Spring Barley to Applied Nitrogen. Proc of the ASA International Annual meetings

6. Lamichhane R, Walsh OS, Spackman JA, Adjesiwor AT, Owusu Ansah E., and E Nambi 2021. Varietal Response of Spring Wheat to Applied Nitrogen. Proc of the ASA International Annual meetings

7. Nambi E, and OS Walsh. 2021. Dryland Spring Wheat Performance in Response to Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers in Montana. Proc of the ASA International Annual meetings

8. Nambi E., Lamichhane R, Owusu Ansah, and Olga S. Walsh. 2021. Effect of Preplant Nitrogen and Phosphorus Application Method and Source on Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L.) Grain Yields. Proc of the ASA International Annual meetings

9. Adjesiwor AT, J. Spackman, and Olga S. Walsh. 2021. Urea Ammonium Nitrate as the Carrier for Preplant Herbicides. Proc of the ASA International Annual meetings

As the research division of the University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station operates nine Research and Extension Centers across the state. Scientists work with producers, businesses and communities to find solutions for issues that directly impact Idaho.

Nestled in the unique microclimate of the Treasure Valley, U of I’s Parma Research and Extension Center conducts research on a diversity of crops grown statewide, from key commodities like potatoes, cereals and onions to specialty crops including tree fruit, table grapes and mint.

Established in 1925, the center comprises 200 acres dedicated to improving crop productivity. Much of the research infrastructure, laboratory space and scientific equipment is over 50 years old. Plans to establish the Idaho Center for Plant and Soil Health at Parma will modernize outdated facilities, upgrade equipment and grow the number of faculty at the center, enhancing the benefit Parma provides to Idaho growers.