When I was a younger and more sprightly woman, I spent part of my life investigating unusual hot springs in rural California. They were salty and quite stinky springs out in the middle of nowhere, and several of them occurred right in the center of an old gold-laced mercury deposit.
Wine Talk: Holiday Pairings The holiday season is upon us and that means time for good company and, of course, good food. We asked a few of our viticulture and enology experts from WSU Pullman, Prosser, and Tri-Cities what they’re planning to dish up for the holidays and some of the wines that might go along as […]
Join us for the Annual CAHNRS/Extension Holiday Gathering Ron and Linda Mittelhammer extend an invitation to you and yours to join all CAHNRS and WSU Extension faculty and staff at the annual holiday gathering on December 12th from 3:30 – 6 p.m. in the Ensminger Pavilion. We’ll gather and enjoy each other’s company, share good […]
We all know the basic medical facts: we should make healthy choices about what we eat and incorporate exercise into our busy lives. Most of the science of weight loss matches common sense. But it’s also true that more and more Americans are overweight or obese. As a nation, we are losing the battle of […]
On Solid Ground is a bi-weekly, electronic newsletter for the friends and stakeholders of the Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), WSU Extension and the Agricultural Research Center. Subscribe here. Friendship Between Researcher, Teenager Benefits Honeybees At just 16 years old, Sheridan Miller is already a veteran fundraiser. The Mill […]
Shake, Rattle and Roll By Dr. E. Kirsten Peters “It’s 8:16 on a chilly, wet morning…You’ve just arrived at work and are pouring a cup of coffee when you become aware of a low rumbling noise. Within seconds, the rumbling becomes a roar, the floor beneath you heaves, and the building begins to pitch and […]
Nominate an outstanding CAHNRS colleague We encourage administrators, faculty, students, and staff to nominate deserving candidates from your department or program in as many categories as possible, but request nominations be limited to one person per award category per department. As always, people must be nominated to have an opportunity to receive these awards. Acknowledging […]
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Compost produced from urban food and yard waste could be “black gold” to farmers wanting to increase their yields and profits while improving soil and water quality. WSU Extension in Snohomish County is exploring how urbanization, long considered a threat to local agriculture, might actually help farmers keep up with demand […]
Tell Us What You Really Think We think it’s about time we ask our readers what they think. Would you please take five minutes to answer a short poll about our online newsletters? In appreciation, we’ll enter your name (if you so choose) in a drawing to win one of three prizes: The Crimson Spoon […]
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Compost produced from urban food and yard waste could be “black gold” to farmers wanting to increase their yields and profits while improving soil and water quality. WSU Extension in Snohomish County is exploring how urbanization, long considered a threat to local agriculture, might actually help farmers keep up with demand […]