New Crop and Soil chair brings years of experience and first-hand familiarity to role October 3, 2023 Lynne Carpenter-Boggs will take on a new role as chair of WSU’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences.
Gene required for root hair growth, nitrate foraging found in grasses September 19, 2023 Scientists have found a gene that drives the growth of root hairs, which help plants find water and nutrients in the soil.
New grant to help grain farmers find low falling numbers sooner August 16, 2023 WSU scientists are working to develop a new test that could save wheat growers millions of dollars thanks to a new grant.
New cross-college major bridges agriculture and human health August 10, 2023 In WSU’s new Human Nutrition and Food Systems major, students will study the connection from fields to plates to human health.
Surendra and Shikha Singh join WSU to lead Lind Dryland Station, long-term soil research February 21, 2023 Scientist spouses join agronomic and soils research at WSUs Lind, Wilke farms.
WSU academy brings scientists, growers together for collaborative wheat research January 9, 2023 Scientists joined growers and crop consultants for back-and-forth exchange on current challenges, new opportunities
History of collaboration and teaching leads to organic agriculture award January 3, 2023 Lynne Carpenter-Boggs received the Advocate of the Year Award at the Tilth Conference late last year.
Australian professor shares herbicide resistance knowledge during WSU visit November 10, 2022 A recent visit from Australian professor Michael Walsh demonstrates that the key to helping WSU weed science researchers battle herbicide resistance could come from Down Under.
WSU, FFA partner up to address Washington ag teacher shortage November 1, 2022 WSU and FFA teamed up this fall for a statewide event designed to get high school and middle school students excited about careers in agriculture.
WSU Regents Professor honored with Organic Pioneer Award September 22, 2022 John Reganold, a WSU Regents Professor of Soil Science and Agroecology, is a recipient of the prestigious Organic Pioneer Award.