PULLMAN, Wash. – A new doctoral degree program at Washington State University focuses on the science behind preventing some of the thorniest social issues in the nation rather than costly, after-the-fact treatment or intervention.
EVERETT, Wash. – A forest health workshop for small woodland owners in the region will be offered 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Washington State University Snohomish County Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St SE, Everett, WA 98208.
WSU Researchers Improve Cold Hardiness Measure for Apples and Sweet Cherries Researchers at WSU Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) are developing a more accurate cold hardiness measurement system for apples and sweet cherries. The new three-year project, currently funded by the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, will help Pacific Northwest growers better […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – Overharvest of cougars can increase negative encounters between the predator and humans, livestock and game, according to a 13-year Washington State University research project. Based on this, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is implementing a new cougar management plan.
EVERETT, Wash. – Landowners in the Seattle region are invited to a Washington State University Extension forest education series held in two locations this fall. Forest Stewardship Coached Planning will be offered on Vashon Wednesday evenings starting Oct. 3, and in Bellevue Thursday evenings starting Oct. 4. The class is taught by WSU forestry faculty […]
Homecoming Tailgate Reunion and Morrill Act Celebration Join us on September 22 for an all college tailgate reunion! Our CAHNRS & WSU Extension Homecoming Tailgate Reunion will bring together alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students for a day of music, Butch and the Spirit Squad, BBQ catering, and fun times catching up with new and old […]
WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Washington State University Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems (CPAAS) will present a free, public Technology Expo starting at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the WSU Sunrise Orchard near Wenatchee. A free lunch will be provided by Wilson Irrigation, Orchard and Vineyard Supply.
PROSSER, Wash.—A more accurate way to measure cold hardiness in apple and sweet cherry buds and blooms during early spring is under development by researchers at Washington State University Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC). The three-year project, funded by the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission this year, will help Pacific Northwest growers […]
Washington State Juice Grape Producers to Rate Sustainability through WSU Report Card WSU researchers are developing an assessment tool to help juice grape growers determine the sustainability of their operations. The “Washington State Juice Grape Sustainability Report Card” is the first step toward statewide efforts to define and support sustainable growing practices on more than […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – Pulitzer Prize-winning author and biologist Bert Hölldobler will present a public lecture on “The Superorganism: Communication and Cooperation in Ant Societies” in the CUB Auditorium on the WSU Pullman campus at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3. The lecture is intended for the general public, and is free to all. After a brief intermission, […]