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WSU Extension pesticide program director recognized nationally for stewardship

WSU Extension pesticide program director Wendy Sue Wheeler received the President’s Award from The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance for her national leadership in protecting the environment and food supply.

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Extension Publication: Protect Washington tree fruit from pests, weeds with revised guide

New from WSU Extension, a revised 2026 guide to safely protecting Washington tree fruit crops from pests, weeds, and pathogens.

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Long-term study confirms pollen-replacing feed strengthens honey bee colonies 

New study shows a man-made food source provided honey bees a nutritious diet at a commercial scale.

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New study sheds light on protein landscape crucial for plant life

Scientists share new insights on the microscopic landscape of proteins crucial to photosynthesis, the basis of Earth’s food and energy chain.

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WSU scientists capture a bear’s eye view of life in the Arctic

WSU researchers recently attached video cameras to collars on several Arctic grizzly bears to learn more about their lives.

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With National Science Foundation award, WSU crop scientist harnesses AI to identify higher-yielding wheat

Using the power of artificial intelligence to process vast amounts of complex data, scientists in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences aim to speed up the breeding of higher-yielding wheat crops.

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WSU plant pathologist awarded professional society medal

WSU plant pathologist Lindsey du Toit was recently recognized for her global contributions to the field with a prestigious medal from the Southern African Society for Plant Pathology.

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16 faculty earn tenure and promotion in 2026

Congratulations to the 16 faculty members who earned tenure and/or promotion this year!

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WSU turfgrass professor and area farmer make national ‘Ask This Old House’ appearance

Prof. Michael Neff to appear on the PBS show Ask This Old House talking about grass seed production

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WSU, partners celebrate 20-year collaboration focused on transforming waste into energy

For nearly 20 years, Washington’s Waste to Fuels Technology partnership has been finding ways to turn waste products into usable energy.

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