The latest free, published guides from WSU Extension help 4-H club members and Northwest tree fruit and vegetable growers. Guides include: Soil Health in Orchards (EM120E), by WSU researchers Tianna DuPont, David Granatstein, and Bernardita Sallato.…
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.
Scientists from around WSU came together to discuss their research projects, many looking at the intersection of agriculture and human health.
Growers and agricultural professionals in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho can learn the latest in soil health practices from experts at the Healthy Soils, Healthy Region Workshop, March 12 to 14 in Pendleton, Ore. Co-hosted by Washington State University’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR), the workshop shares training on soil health practices, new […]
Showcasing the fertile results of their partnership with growers, hay scientists and students in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences and Washington State University Extension were joined by CAHNRS Dean André-Denis Wright at the Northwest Hay Expo, Jan. 16 in Kennewick, Wash. Hay is one of Washington’s top 10 agricultural commodities, with […]
To help local organic farms grow food more economically and sustainably, compost from Washington State University’s Compost Facility is now registered as organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Responding to a need for organic compost at the WSU Eggert Family Organic Farm and other Palouse-area farms, the WSU Compost Facility passed the registration […]
Helping farmers grow raspberries more sustainably, Huan Zhang, graduate student in the Department of Horticulture, has won an award from the American Society for Horticultural Science for his research on biodegradable mulches. A winner in the Scholars Ignite competition, Zhang presented his doctoral research at the society’s annual conference in Washington, D.C. Propagating raspberries by […]
In southeast Washington’s Columbia County, WSU Extension Agent Paul Carter has earned national recognition for his efforts helping farmers preserve the health of their soil. Carter, Director of Columbia County Extension and an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent, received the 2018 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA). This award […]
Our world’s dependency on fossil fuels is one of the biggest challenges facing society today. The planet’s fossil fuel reserves are declining and the side effects of extracting and using these fuels are damaging our environment. Thus, a top priority amongst researchers is finding a cleaner, sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Experts from Washington State University, Purdue University and Whatcom Conservation District will share the latest research and best practices for managing dairy manure at two free workshops in December 2016.
