WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY - Key Persons
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- Senior Extension Coordinator - PNW Farmers' Network
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- Endowed Chair in Small Grains Extension and Research, Weed Science
My extension and research program focuses on integrated weed management in dryland small grain production systems in eastern Washington. I can assist you with your weed control questions, including questions on herbicide use, crop rotation, tillage, or other cultural practices that may be used in small grain production systems in eastern Washington.
I manage the Small Grains website, social media channels, and events, such as the Wheat Academy. Contact me if you have questions about upcoming events, if you need assistance with our website or web resources, or if you're looking to connect with a member of our team.
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- Professor and Small Grains Endowed Chair
My research program currently focuses on agricultural price performance in local and national markets. It looks at impacts of new information on relative prices, as well as overall price levels. I also am engaged in studying the impact of futures price action on the stability of cash prices.
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- Director of the Lind Dryland Research Station
My research and extension program focuses on integrated control of wheat diseases, especially eyespot, Cephalosporium stripe, speckled snow mold, soilborne wheat mosaic, and wheat streak mosaic. I can assist you with questions regarding disease identification and control, including cultural practices, variety selection, and fungicide use.
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- Commission Research Progress Reports
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- Assistant Professor - Applied Soil Chemistry
Joao is currently engaged in research in applied soil chemistry within the context of wheat agricultural systems in WA. His primary research thrust centers around addressing the issue of soil acidification in WA, a problem predominantly stemming from excessive nitrogen application. Joao's work is concentrated on enhancing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and optimizing the effectiveness of lime application. Additionally, he investigates innovative soil management strategies aimed at boosting soil organic carbon levels and explores the intricate interactions between organic matter and toxic aluminum in the pursuit of fostering increased wheat crop production in low-pH soils.