There’s next to nothing special about the Earth’s orbit around the sun right now. January, in that sense, is just another month in the natural world. But because we think of this time as the start of the next page on our calendars, January can be a great time to start fresh with some new […]
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Organic horticulture is growing in countries around the world, according to an article co-authored by Washington State University Extension educator David Granatstein.
PULLMAN, Wash. – The benefits of recycling organic materials as soil amendments will be the focus of the latest in Washington State University Extension’s “Research Working for You” webinar series. “Closing the Recycling Loop through Organic Amendments in Agriculture and Gardens” will begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 5, at http://breeze.wsu.edu/research_that_works_for_you/.
SPOKANE, Wash. — Consulting foresters and other natural resource professionals who help family forest owners manage and sustain their woodlands require a unique set of skills. The 19th annual Family Foresters Workshop will provide an opportunity for those professionals to strengthen their skills, and discuss emerging technologies and information applicable to family forestry.
COUPEVILLE, Wash. — The 16th annual Sound Waters one-day “university” on all things Puget Sound will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 8 am to 4:30 pm at a new venue, South Whidbey High School in Langley.
In this last budget missive of the year, there really isn’t much new information to share. The numbers haven’t changed in terms of the cash claw back or the permanent cuts for FY10. It is too early to tell what the next legislative session will bring. So, with the help of our associate deans, department […]
YAKIMA, Wash. – The Washington State Horticulture Association recently honored three Washington State University faculty members for their contributions to the state’s agriculture and food industry.
Here’s a classic poem that’s dear to me, both for its manic intensity and its meaning in the natural world. It’s so short you can memorize it right now and always have it at your disposal when you consider news of storms and their destruction. “Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand: Come […]
John Reganold was one of the sources for an article in USA Today on Tuesday comparing the nutritional and environmental impacts of organically and conventionally raised foods. http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/food/2010-12-21-Organics21_CV_N.htm Cardiology Today is the latest publication to report on WSU research finding that whey protein beverages can reduce blood pressure in a story on Wednesday. http://www.cardiologytoday.com/view.aspx?rID=78873 The […]
Even though they knew he couldn’t hear them, applause and cheers went up from the 70 or so people watching at the WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center as Paul Allen announced his donation.