WSU-developed field test could detect fruit-rotting diseases months before harvest
Achour Amiri devised a way for growers to use a low-cost, portable test to spot diseases early.
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Extension Specialist Karen Lewis named director of WSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Program
As ANR Program Unit director, Karen Lewis will support a broad range of Washington industries and endeavors.
Decline in plant breeding programs could impact food security
A team of scientists led by WSU has found that public plant breeding programs are seeing decreases in funding and personnel across the U.S.
WSU grad students receive national honor
Two WSU graduate students named Borlaug Scholars, a prestigious program run by the National Association of Plant Breeders.
Meet newest leaders of WSU Research and Extension Centers
The WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences is proud to announce the newest group of leaders at Research and Extension Centers across the state, at Mount Vernon, Wenatchee, and Puyallup. Carol Miles…
Chad Kruger to oversee WSU’s Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
Chad Kruger, current director of WSU’s Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center (NWREC) in Mount Vernon, the Puyallup Research & Extension Center, and the Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources (CSANR), will become the…
New from Extension: Healthy fruit trees, soil, peonies
Every month, WSU Extension scientists write and share free publications that help Northwest gardeners, farmers, and communities solve challenges and improve homes, landscapes and local agriculture.
Cosmic Crisp(R) apple, creators honored in Governor’s State of the State address
A Cosmic Crisp(R) apple crowned every desk in the Washington State House during the Governor’s address. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee recognized Washington State University’s achievements in creating the popular new Cosmic Crisp(R) apple in his…
WSU scientist shares living chemistry of crops, watersheds at Science in Our Valley series
Sarah Roley explores the chemical, biological and geological processes that affect our streams, lakes and agricultural crops, in Science in Our Valley.
New Postharvest Endowed Chair Carolina Torres to help growers solve challenges, bloom to table
Horticulturist and Washington State University alumna Carolina Torres will help Northwest tree fruit growers and packers bring their best produce to consumers more profitably and sustainably, as the university’s first Endowed Chair in Tree Fruit Postharvest Systems. Starting Feb. 1, 2019, at the WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee, Torres was selected […]
