PASCO, Wash. – “Tilling the Soil of Opportunity,” a course in business planning for current and aspiring small-scale farmers, ranchers and other agricultural businesses will be offered in Tri-Cities beginning in February. The course is designed for those who are operating or interested in starting a small farm or agricultural business. Classes will cover all […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – The Washington State University Graduate School is offering graduate students in any discipline the opportunity to obtain a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture. Students are eligible to pursue the certificate as long as they meet the prerequisites for the courses required. The certificate coursework will provide students with an interdisciplinary understanding of […]
Wake of the Flood As the waters rose, WSU Extension extended a hand to those in need. Once they dug themselves out of the mud, extension educators in affected counties aided residents, farmers and ranchers with practical flood-recovery advice. We’ve assembled some of the collective wisdom and experience of extension personnel and others on a […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – Many food products exposed to flood water or that cant’ be properly refrigerated due to power outages may be unsafe and should be discarded, according to two Washington State University food safety experts. “I know it may seem wasteful, but improperly refrigerated foods or those exposed to flood water can be a […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – Stephen S. Jones, winter wheat breeder and professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, has recently completed the “wheat” entry for the 2009 edition of World Book encyclopedia. “It was very flattering to be asked, kind of a big deal and, of course, a popular source of information for school kids” […]
ABERDEEN, Wash. – Despite last week’s devastating floods, Christmas tree growers in southwest Washington have plenty of Christmas trees for those interested in choosing and cutting their own, according to Don Tapio, Washington State University Grays Harbor Extension educator. “The tree farmers are concerned that the news coverage of the flooding and road closures may […]
Marketing, News, and Educational Communications has created a special section on the WSU Extension Web site to provide information to assist those in southwest Washington still coping with flood damage and power outages from last week’s storm. Jeff Mannix also has produced a series of informative radio public service announcements that have been distributed to […]
PASCO, Wash. – Washington State University could play an important role in helping the state become a leader in Bioenergy, according to WSU Vice President for Economic Development and Extension John C. Gardner. Speaking at a WSU conference examining economic issues on Thursday, Gardner said that WSU has the obligation as a land-grant university to […]
Feeling Snacky? Try Legumes From crisp bits to tubular puffs, WSU researchers in collaboration with Agricultural Research Service scientists have developed crunchy, great-tasting snacks made with legumes. The tasty edibles, made from garbanzos, lentils, dry peas and beans are also good for you. WSU’s biological systems engineering scientist Juming Tang and food scientist Barry Swanson, […]
NPR’s Northwest News Network interviewed Jim Harbertson on proposed new nutritional labeling requirements for wines and the upcoming forum on the topic to be held at the Prosser IAREC. A Tuesday front page Tri-City Herald story, carried as well by the publication Beverage World, also reported on the proposed wine labeling regulation and upcoming forum, […]