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.
On Solid Ground
Partner-funded WSU Plant Growth Facility is paid off, paying forward
Now paid off, WSU’s expanded Plant Growth facility enables faster, more efficient breeding and more competitive new wheat varieties.
Heavy duty grasses could replace artificial turf on athletic fields
New two-year WSU study will identify grass breeds that can stand up to tough punishment.
New from WSU Extension: poplar trees as energy crops, and economics of ‘Duke’ blueberries
New guides examine hybrid poplar as a bioenergy crop, and look at the feasibility of the Duke blueberry.
Mentor program bridges Indigenous knowledge, Western science to build tribal capacity, protect ecosystems
Graduates can connect with Native knowledge holders and western science mentors to support Tribes and understand keystone ecosystems.
Hooting season is here: appreciating owls’ autumn symphony of sound
With days growing shorter, owls contribute haunting calls to the symphony of the night. WSU scientists study how human activity can impact bird communication and survival.
Food scientists welcome Philippines visitors for deep dive in snack advances
School of Food Science researchers welcomed professionals from Southeast Asia for training and ideas driving a $50 billion snack industry.
Biofuels pioneer Bin Yang named Fellow of American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Creating plant-based fuels that are easier on the environment and the pocketbook, Washington State University Professor Bin Yang makes a positive impact through chemical engineering. Yang is now one of the newest Fellows of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), a professional society of more than 60,000 scientists in 110 countries. He will be […]
Cosmic Crisp® hot air balloon floats over WSU Pullman campus
Cosmic Crisp® lovers, keep your eyes peeled Friday morning for a 75-foot apple soaring over Washington State University’s Pullman campus.
New from Extension: Crop soils as carbon sinks; blueberry economics
New free guides available online from WSU Extension include a look at the benefits of storing carbon in inland northwest crop soils, as well as the economics of growing the Draper blueberry west of the Cascades. Every month, experts with WSU share new information through the WSU Extension Publications bookstore. 2022 Cost Estimates of Producing […]
