Scientists have studied natural climate change for quite a while. Part of what we have learned about past climates comes from tree rings, and thereon hangs an interesting tale going back more than a century. Flagstaff, Arizona was a pretty small burg in the 1890s, without the street lamps of big cities Back East. It […]
WSU Gets Hopping to Fight Plant Diseases Threatening U.S. Hop Production Some of the world’s most sought after hops, the ingredient that flavors and preserves America’s favorite brew, are grown in the Pacific Northwest. But a threat to commercial hop production could stop the industry dead in its tracks. Informed beer drinkers everywhere are thus […]
On Wednesday KEPR-TV reported that WSU is poised to lead the nation’s aviation biofuel’s initiative in response to the President’s call for renewable aviation fuels. http://www.keprtv.com/news/local/118952354.html On Friday KNDO/KNDU TV aired a story about the AgWeatherNet system and plans to use it in creating a weather forecasting system. http://www.kndo.com/Global/story.asp?S=14369507 On Monday, Public Radio’s Northwest News […]
Samuels has developed “Mint Blast,” a dual sensation ice cream that delivers spicy heat along with the traditional cold of the sweet treat.
“According to trends in the food industry, there is a large move toward ethnic flavors, bold flavors,” she said. “A love of spiciness is becoming more mainstream.”
WSU CAHNRS students displayed the fruits of their hard work at the 2011 Undergraduate Research and Creative Project Poster Fair on April 9 during Mom’s Weekend in the Vogel Plant Biosciences building. More than 20 undergraduate students’ projects were judged by graduate students. Awards were given to the top two presenters in four categories: Applied Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences; Basic Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences; Design Discipline; and Human Sciences.
The More You Drink, the Sweeter You’ll Be: WSU Economists Investigate Chinese Wine Consumer Preferences Many American winemakers would love to break into the Chinese market but they’ll have to hustle to compete against the prestige of Old World wines. That conclusion is derived from research conducted by economists at Washington State University. Jill McCluskey, […]
Today we provide you with food preservation information.
Today we offer tips on taking care of your freezer.
Today’s program includes information on buying an electric food dehydrator.
Drying your garden-grown herbs is easy and a great way to enjoy the benefits of your garden through fall and winter.