CAHNRS News
Featured
May 6: Temple Grandin to give inaugural Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean’s Distinguished Lecture
Internationally renowned author, inventor, and autism advocate Temple Grandin will present her talk, “The World Needs All Kinds of Minds,” followed by a Q&A session and book signing. This event is free and open to the public.
Students
In a camper down by the river: WSU students spend spring break helping cows, newborn calves
Four students spent spring break living amongst, and helping care for, the university’s beef cattle herd during calving season.
Research
New tech allows WSU professor to boost tracking of monarch butterflies
Scientist raising funds to tag and track at least 100 monarch butterflies as they migrate south from Idaho this fall.
Extension
Construction begins for new WSU Plant Growth Facility
Years in the making, the new Plant Growth Facility at Washington State University’s Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC) began construction April 1.
Alums
Snapp appointed as WSU college’s Associate Dean for Research
Acclaimed scientist and WSU alumna Sieg Snapp named new CAHNRS Associate Dean of Research.
Academic Programs
Comparative animal nutritionist to share career insights, experiences at Halver Lecture
Comparative animal nutritionist Kimberly Ange-van Heugten will give this year’s Halver Lecture, titled “What’s on the Menu? Evidence-based Feeding of Exotic Species.”
More News
WSU Extension program maintains public lands, prepares teens for workforce
Through the Forest Youth Success program, youth help clear trails and restore public lands, benefiting the community while building skills for employment.
Become a WSU Beach Watcher
WSU Snohomish County Extension Beach Watchers are offering two training courses for those who love the Puget Sound.
WSU launches bilingual video series to help beekeepers improve colony health
Researchers with Washington State University’s Honey Bee and Pollinators Program have produced a new video series giving novice keepers a strong introduction to best practices and the science of apiculture, in both Spanish and English.
WSU 4-H workshop teaches animal care to Colville Reservation youth and families
A hands-on 4-H livestock workshop in March equipped youth and families in the rural community of Keller on the Colville Reservation with knowledge that increases livestock and animal well-being.
Podcasts
The Art of Range
The Art of Range is a podcast about rangelands for people who manage rangelands. Our goal is education and conservation through conversation.
Food Safety in a Minute
Need answers to your food safety questions? Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University answers the most commonly asked questions from consumers. Listening is a quick and easy way to learn more about food safety.
Wheat Beat
The WSU Wheat Beat podcast features experts who share insights into the latest research in wheat and barley production systems. Listen to every episode at The Wheat Beat
The Evergreen Thumb
Join us as we invite expert horticulturists, seasoned Master Gardeners, and passionate plant enthusiasts to share their wisdom, practical tips, and hands-on experiences.
Forest Over Story
The Forest Overstory is a podcast series dedicated to unraveling forest management topics that impact small forest landowners by interviewing forest land managers, researchers, and fellow private forest owners around Washington.