WSU sentinel plantings to guard against invasive pests, diseases at Washington ports
TACOMA, Wash.—Aiming to catch and identify invasive pests and diseases before they impact Washington farms and forests, scientists at Washington State University will plant trees and shrubs as sentinels at […]
Engineers, plant scientists decoding electrochemical signals of soil health
Seeking new tools to improve soil health, scientists at Washington State University are studying electric signals that bounce between plants and the underworld community of microbes that sustains them. This […]
Outstanding individuals honored with 2023 CAHNRS student awards
More than 50 students in WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences were recognized March 30, 2023, during an evening awards ceremony and banquet at Ensminger Pavilion in Pullman, Washington.
Murray connecting plant, global health as member of National Academies’ Forum on Microbial Threats
Plant pathologist shares expertise to stem the spread of infectious disease
WSU scientist seeks Christmas trees that can withstand climate change
Drier summers and warmer autumns spell trouble for that iconic winter evergreen, the Christmas tree. A WSU scientist is working to safeguard the crop.
New from Extension: Guides on sooty bark disease, mobile drip irrigation
Latest free guides help irrigated crop growers learn about new method, residents protect maple trees.
Goodbye, Johnson Hall: WSU Pullman campus’ largest-ever demolition begins
After more than sixty years in service to agriculture, Johnson Hall is coming down.
Dean Wendy Powers joins College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Wendy Powers, the first Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean, joined WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences on Aug. 15, 2022. Above, she visits the college’s Spillman Agronomy Farm at Pullman (Robert Hubner/WSU…
Plant pathologist Lindsey du Toit named fellow of the American Phytopathological Society
Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist Lindsey du Toit. Internationally recognized for her work protecting valuable seed crops from diseases, Lindsey du Toit has been named a fellow of the American Phytopathological Society. A professor and…
WSU’s Lind Field Day returns June 16
Learn about the latest research on crops and practices for dryland farming at 104th annual event.