Research

The North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association strives to meet the needs of all our members with quality research projects located throughout the state.  With grower assessment dollars the Association funds research projects each year with NC State University and USDA/ARS to find solutions to help farmers have the best crop possible. Typically the research is showcased at our Small Grain Field Days; the reports can also be downloaded in the links below.

2023-24 Spreadsheet Summary of Amount Funded

Renewals & New Proposals:

Project 21-08 Identifying Economically Beneficial Disease Management Strategies in North Carolina Wheat

Project 22-02 Support of the NC OVT Wheat Variety Selection Tool

Project 23-01 Statewide Sampling and Screening of Italian Ryegrass Populations to ALS, ACCase, Flumioxazin, and Pyroxasulfone

Project 23-07 Small Grains Problem Diagnosis Support for Cooperative Extension Agents

Project 23-08 Determining the Impact of Resistant Wheat Varieties and Foliar Insecticides on Aphid Populations, YDV Incidence, and Yield.

Project 24-01 The Effects of Using Cereal Rye as a Cover Crop for Control of Italian Ryegrass in Fallow Land in the Southern Piedmont of North Carolina

Project 24-02 Small Grains Extension and Outreach Program

Project 24-03 Small Grain Field Days and Whistle Stop Tours, 2023-24

Project 24-04 Small Grains Program Data Collection and Harvest Support 2023-24

Project 24-05 Varietal Screening for Hessian Fly Resistance

USDA-ARS Improving Small Grain Disease Management in North Carolina

Progress Reports:

USDA-ARS Improving Small Grain Disease Management in North Carolina

Project 20-03 Partial Technical Salary Support

Project 21-08 Identifying Economically Beneficial Disease Management Strategies in North Carolina Wheat 2022-23

Project 22-02 Support of the NC OVT Wheat Variety Selection Tool

Project 22-SF01 Advancing Sales and Marketing Opportunities for North Carolina Wheat

Project 23-01 Statewide sampling and screening of Italian Ryegrass Populations to ALS, ACCase Flumioxazin, and Pyroxasulfone

Project 21-05 NCSU Small Grains Extension & Outreach Program

Union County Field Days and Impact Statement

Northeast Ag Expo Field Day Report and Impact Statement

23-07 Small Grains Problem Diagnosis Support for Cooperative Extension Agents

Project 23-08 Determining the Impact of Resistant Wheat Varieties and Foliar Insecticides on Aphid Populations, YDV Incidence, and Yield