Dr. Brandon Gerrish: Wheat Variety Testing and Rust Management | Ep. 129

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Dr. Brandon Gerrish discusses wheat variety testing and rust management in Texas.

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! “It's just amazing to see varieties side by side, one with 90% of the leaf area covered in rust, and another with maybe two or three specks on it.” Meet the guest: Dr. Brandon Gerrish https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-gerrish-828075126/ 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. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Brandon Gerrish

Topics covered

• wheat variety testing
• rust management
• fungicide decision-making
• dual-purpose wheat production
• agro-climatic regions

Keywords

• wheat
• rust disease
• fungicide
• variety database
• small-grain variety testing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University

Places: Texas

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