Buckwheat Control in Wheat

Résumé du livre

Washington State is a large producer of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), much of which is exported overseas. Unfortunately, in recent years, some foreign grain buyers have been finding low levels of buckwheat in their wheat shipments from the United States. Some of these shipments have been traced to eastern Washington. In 2014, buckwheat was detected in eight of 27 shiploads of exported wheat. Although the levels are within purchase contract specifications, some wheat buyers and consumers consider buckwheat to be an allergen and any level of contamination concerns them. In order to maintain the excellent relationship between Washington wheat growers and foreign wheat buyers, it is imperative we do everything possible to eliminate buckwheat in wheat grain. Fortunately, there are effective buckwheat control options available for wheat growers who also want to produce buckwheat on their farms.