CAHNRS News
Featured
New WSU study shows bacteria can team up against fire blight
Specific bacterial pairings outcompete fire blight in the lab, suggesting new avenues of disease control.
Students
Exceptional CAHNRS students recognized at 2026 awards ceremony
CAHNRS outstanding seniors, emerging leaders, clubs, and more were recognized during a western-themed student awards ceremony.
Research
The Big Bang of plant life: Discovery sheds light on how cells form walls
WSU scientists have identified the first known signaling pathway that tells plant cell components to form exterior walls.
Extension
WSU tree fruit program grows Extension team amid leadership transition
An expanding Extension team will help tree fruit growers tackle orchard and postharvest issues, thanks to the landmark WSU Tree Fruit Endowment.
Alums
What’s in a name? WSU virologists reveal two dahlia-damaging viruses are variants of the same species
For decades, two different viruses were believed to be responsible for a common, untreatable disease in dahlias, a colorful, high-value flower grown worldwide. WSU scientists discovered that they are actually the same species.
Academic Programs
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.
More News
Krissi Hewitt named CAHNRS Director of Strategic Initiatives
Hewitt will report directly to the dean and serve as his chief of staff.
New WSU raspberry breeder to continue career goal of helping farmers
Germán Sandoya-Miranda is the new Washington State University Endowed Chair in Raspberry Breeding.
Trio of USDA grants will help WSU scientist make food safer, reduce waste
WSU professor Kang Huang has three significant grants from the USDA-NIFA to help bolster food safety and reduce food waste across the country.
New from Extension: Idling production in a vineyard, annual operations at Wilke Farm
The newest bulletins from Washington State University Extension help viticulturists understand how to idle vineyard production for a few years and offer an annual overview of operations at the Wilke Research and Extension Farm.
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.