Latest tree fruit protection, switchgrass guides available from WSU Extension
Latest guides help tree fruit growers protect their crops, aid forage and biofuels producers considering switchgrass.
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Circular food systems buoy Washington agriculture, reinvigorate local economies
WSU Extension is developing interconnected, equitable, and sustainable food systems across the state, ensuring that Washington’s bountiful food systems are protective of land, water, and people.
USDA undersecretary encounters research for specialty crops at Prosser
A U.S. Department of Agriculture visit shares grant-funded advances in smart technology, virus-free plants, biotic and abiotic stresses, and training the next-generation workforce.
Latest WSU guides tighten pear irrigation, shed light on wheat, buckwheat production
WSU scientists share free guides monthly that help Pacific Northwest agriculture and home growers. The latest online publications offer irrigation tips and evaluation for pear growers, review past production at WSU’s Wilke Farm as well as buckwheat west of the Cascades, and share scientifically sound approaches to home-garden companion plants. Buckwheat Production West of the […]
WSU student helps design safer firefighter jacket for NASA competition
A WSU graduate student pitched a safer design for firefighter jackets at NASA’s Johnson Space Center late last year.
SoilCon24: Finding Diverse Solutions for Diverse Soils
Washington SoilCon returns to advance soil health practices and knowledge.
New butterfly book a culmination of author’s lifelong interest and work
WSU professor’s lifelong love for butterflies culminates in a new book filled with useful information and beautiful photos.
New from Extension: Invasive tree killers; tradeoffs of harvesting straw; organic blueberries; reducing fire risks
New guide help Northwest communities prepare for an damaging insect, and let wheat farmers calculate tradeoffs of cutting straw.
2023 WSU Wine Science Highlights
From an endowed professorship to awards and student scholarships, 2023 was an exciting year for WSU’s viticulture and enology department.
Coug Wine Society offers WSU students networking, learning opportunities
Students on the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus are learning the intricacies of winemaking while creating meaningful industry connections through the Coug Wine Society.
