PULLMAN, Wash. — The latest research to reduce wind erosion and improve air quality in the interior Pacific Northwest will be discussed at the annual research review of the Columbia Plateau Wind Erosion/Air Quality Project Dec. 4-5 at the Red Lion Hotel, Richland. Scientists from Washington State University and the USDA Agricultural Research Service as […]
PUYALLUP, Wash. — Will the Northwest economy remain stuck in neutral, or will it rebound in 2004? Gary Smith, Washington State University extension economist, said the Northwest’s leading economic forecasters will convene to discuss their state and regional forecasts for 2004. They will be participating in the third annual Northwest Outlook Symposium, which will be […]
PUYALLUP, Wash. — Scientific research continues to verify what many might consider common sense: Families that regularly eat together eat more nutritiously and the children are less prone to high-risk behaviors. With that in mind Gov. Gary Locke has proclaimed October as “Eat Better; Eat Together” month. He urges families in Washington state to use […]
EPHRATA, Wash. — If nematodes could talk, the last thing you’d hear one say is, “Please pass the mustard.” Rather, nematodes would scream, “Hold the mustard!” Nematodes are microscopic worms that live in the soil where they present problems for farmers. Washington State University will hold a field day, Thursday, Oct. 23, to demonstrate how […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University has scheduled two back-to-back meetings for livestock producers interested in weed control and making a profit. Don Nelson, WSU extension beef specialist, will conduct a Planning for Profit Workshop, Thursday, Nov. 20, and a Weed Management Using Multi-Species Grazing Conference, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22. Both meetings will be […]
Feature Story Opportunity for Washington State University Home Economics Centennial Celebration September 25-27, 2003 When American Girl, a publisher and doll marketer, decided to include an American Indian in its series of period books and associated dolls and accessories, the company searched for five years to select a tribe. Ann McCormack-Adams, a Nez Perce who […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University will kick off its three-day Home Economics Centennial Reunion with a reception at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept., 25, in the WSU Lewis Alumni Centre. The reunion celebrates 100 years of home economics education at the university. “Our celebration highlights the varied, many and unique careers, activities and leadership roles […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Roger J. Veseth (pronounced (VEE-seth), 51, a prominent conservation tillage specialist for Washington State University and the University of Idaho, died today at the Latah Health Nursing Center, Moscow. Veseth suffered a severe neck injury in a sledding accident with his children in March 2003. He had continued to consult with colleagues […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — ARC Architects of Seattle has been selected to design new facilities for Washington State University’s Mount Vernon Research and Extension Unit. Virgil Hanson, Pullman, project officer, WSU department of capital planning and development, said his department is negotiating a contract with the architect, which will go to the university’s board of regents […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Educators, students, and farmers will gather here Sept. 25-27 to discuss innovative ideas in sustainable food systems education for the 21st century. The Innovations in Food Systems Education conference will be on the Washington State University Pullman campus. The program will include tours and reports from sustainable food systems authorities from across […]