The Crop Science Podcast Show - Dr. Brandon Gerrish: Wheat Variety Testing and Rust Management | Ep. 129

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Brandon Gerrish from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension discusses small-grain variety testing across four agro-climatic regions of Texas. He covers dual-purpose wheat production, rust disease identification and management, fungicide decision-making, and certified seed adoption. Dr. Gerrish also explains how to use the Texas A&M variety database for better field decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Small grains regional diversity
• Rust identification and management
• Dual-purpose variety evaluation
• Certified seed adoption gap
• Variety trial database use

Meet the guest:

Dr. Brandon Gerrish is an Assistant Professor and AgriLife Extension State Small Grains Specialist in the Soil and Crop Sciences Department at Texas A&M University. Research focuses on statewide variety trials for wheat, barley, oat, and triticale, dual-purpose production systems, and foliar disease management, including leaf and stripe rust screening across Texas. Tune in to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Brandon Gerrish on all major platforms. 

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