Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Welcome to this early-recorded edition of Wheat Pete's Word for Wednesday, August 5th! Host Peter Johnson ("Wheat Pete") is jumping right into the fun—which, in this case, means brand new insect alerts and emerging crop diseases. From budding agronomists taking out thistles with weed whackers to the absolute non-negotiable legalities of road loadout zones, Pete covers the full spectrum of late-summer agronomy.

Plus, we look at the latest performance data on winter barley, break down the mysterious causes behind blackheads in wheat, explore extended diapause in rootworms, and share critical tips on soil sampling during dry spells.

Have a question you’d like Wheat Pete to address or some field results to send in? Agree/disagree with something he’s said? Leave him a message at 1-888-746-3311, send him a tweet (@wheatpete), or email him at pjohnson@realagriculture.com.

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