Discovery of mechanism plants use to change seed oil could impact industrial, food oils
WSU scientists have discovered how a plant changes the composition of the oil in its seeds, then engineered another plant to produce a different oil.
Sustainable Natural Resources
WSU partners with local community colleges to enhance urban forests
WSU is working with four local community colleges to improve tree canopy cover in several urban areas throughout the state. The five-year project, designed to increase resilience amid a changing climate, is supported by a nearly $1.8 million USDA grant.
Spanish, bilingual course from WSU Extension creates climate ambassadors
Washington State University Extension is offering new educational programs in Spanish, including “Promotores del Clima” training, to reach thousands of northwestern Wash. residents who may not speak English fluently.
Tri-state team releases calendar guide for more productive, sustainable pastures
Experts drew from a century of knowledge for a new year-round guide meant to boost the health and productivity of the region’s pastureland.
WSU Professor to build bioeconomy partnerships through the Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair Award
Professor Bin Yang is headed to Toulouse, France, as a new recipient of the Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair Award.
CAHNRS Honors go to top students, emerging leaders
The best and brightest scholars in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences shone Thursday, April 4, 2024, during the CAHNRS Honors awards ceremony
Environmental and social benefits from diversified agriculture found in global study
New international study finds food security and biodiversity are both helped by diversified farming techniques, with little negative impact.
