Jan. 24 – 30

On Saturday the Seattle Times reported that proposed elimination of state subsidies because of budget woes could close county fairs across the state.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014070586_fairscuts29m.html

Thursday’s Bellingham Herald reported that the focus of this year’s annual Whatcom Farm Friends meeting will be on the community’s relationship with WSU.

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/01/27/1838429/whatcom-farm-friends-annual-meeting.html

The Everett Herald on Monday reported on workshops planned to help residents preserve Port Susan, mentioning that WSU Beach Watchers are actively engaged in the effort.

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20110124/NEWS01/701249959/-1/NEWS01

On Thursday the publication Dairy Herd Management announced the speakers for the upcoming Midwest Manure Summit, including WSU’s Joe Harrison.

http://www.dairyherd.com/news_editorial.asp?pgID=675&ed_id=13209

In this week’s Capital Press:

“Research could get biomass flying”

http://www.capitalpress.com/subscribers/SB-Legis-aviation-biofuel-012811

“Bill would ease permitting process for digesters”

http://www.capitalpress.com/subscribers/SB-Legis-anaerobic-012811-art

Aired last week by the N.W. Ag Information Network:

“Working with CYMMT on stripe rust”

http://www.aginfo.com/index.cfm/event/report/id/Northwest-Farm-and-Ranch-Report-18380

“Economist picked for WSU Endowe Chair in Small Grains Economics”

http://www.aginfo.com/index.cfm/event/report/id/Washington-Ag-Today-18374

News Releases:

“USDA and White House Strengthen Commitment to Military Families: WSU Extension 4-H Plays Key Role in Reaching Out to Military Youth Nationwide”

“Northwest Farm Credit Supports WSU Tree Fruit, Wine Research with $500,000”

“Media Advisory: Valentine’s Day News Tips from CAHNRS”

“Learning Good Vineyard Care and Maintenance”