Wheat Die-off in Oregon · February 17, 2011
Investigators are mystified by a yellowing and die-off of 40,000 acres of wheat in two counties in Eastern Oregon. Sixteen fields are affected so far.
“Most of the symptoms in Morrow County are unlike anything I have ever seen,” said. Larry Lutcher, OSU Morrow County Extension associate professor.
“Lutcher said he doesn’t believe the problem will spread to other fields, but he can’t be certain… This does appear to be a new problem — a problem that no one seems to have experience with, he said.”
“In Umatilla County, the patterns are oriented across the fields, with “shadow effects” suggesting protection in areas behind slopes or fence rows,” said Don Wysocki, OSU Extension soil scientist.
But the die-off has never been seen before. Strange weather patterns, temperature swings and rains may have contributed to what could be a “perfect storm” of factors causing the die-off, experts think.
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