PULLMAN, Wash. — As Northwest potato growers contemplate spring planting, economists say early indications are that many will lose money on their 1998 crop, the second unprofitable crop in a row. Joseph F. Guenthner, University of Idaho extension economist, says it’s too early to tell whether the pattern of the last two years will continue […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Word that Gov. Gary Locke’s budget includes funding for the Washington State University Safe Food Initiative was welcomed here by university officials. “We are very pleased to be in the Governor’s budget, “said James Zuiches, dean of WSU’s College of Agriculture and Home Economics. “This means the governor supports the Safe Food […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — The cost of registering for the 2nd Annual Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference and Trade Show will increase from $75 to $90 after Dec. 18. The conference will be held Jan. 5-7 at the Spokane Agricultural Trade Center. Conference coordinator Roger Veseth, Washington State University/University of Idaho conservation tillage specialist, expects […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Val Hillers, Washington State University Cooperative extension food specialist, is taking issue with self-styled experts who are recommending that people stockpile a year’s-worth of food in advance of the year 2,000. “Computer glitches will not result in major crop failures or in failures of cows to give milk,” Hillers said. “Food production […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — While Washington State University Cooperative Extension faculty are not recommending that people stockpile massive amounts food and water for the millennium, they do recommend that people keep a few days of food on hand in case of natural disasters. “Most people in the state have probably experienced some kind of disruption in […]
PULLMAN, Wash. The 50 students in Richard Zack’s Insects and People Class at Washington State University will get a chance to eat what he preaches during class on Dec. 4: insects as food. This year’s menu includes cricket chili, fried crickets in garlic sauce and a variety of cookies and breads in which mealworms are […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — As Brazil shifts from conventional tillage systems to direct seeding it is becoming an increasingly tough global competitor for Northwest wheat growers. Roger Veseth, Washington State University/University of Idaho conservation tillage specialist, said Brazil is expected to have about 25 million acres under direct seeding in this crop year. That represents about […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — For decades, Northwest growers had to rely on intensive tillage to manage disease organisms under tight crop rotation restrictions of USDA farm programs. But new farm legislation gives farmers freedom to join the rapid transition to more profitable direct- seed/minimum tillage systems and be more competitive in global markets. Roger Veseth, Washington […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — A workshop on meat goat production is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Centro Campesino (Radio KDNA), 120 Sunnyside Ave., Granger, Wash. The program covers animal selection, management, feeds and feeding, goat health, home butchering, safe meat handling and preparation of goat meat specialties. A goat meat […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Wes Jackson, director and co-founder of The Land Institute, Salina, Kan., will speak on “New Routes for Agriculture” at 5 p.m., Tuesday (Nov. 3) in room C107 of Johnson Hall on the Washington State University Pullman campus. Founded in 1976, The Land Institute is an environmental, social and agricultural research institute focusing […]