New grant aims to reduce plastic taken from fields to landfills
WSU leads a new $8 million USDA-funded project aiming to advance soil-biodegradable plastic mulches and develop innovative methods for recycling the regular plastic mulch.

Pick a pumpkin at the WSU organic farm
The WSU Eggert Family Organic Farm will host U-Pick pumpkin times on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 7, and 8.

WSU to provide resources for small food processors through new WSDA grant
Girish Ganjyal, professor in WSU’s School of Food Science, will use a new grant to provide resources for small growers and food producers.

Lawns for a hot, dry future tested at WSU turfgrass research farm
Researchers test, breed grasses that stay soft and green under hotter climates, minimal water

Latest Extension guides: Irrigated agriculture, vineyard pests, and hop farming
Learn about data-informed irrigated farming, hop farming, and vineyard pests.

Citizen science: Dahlia growers team up with WSU virologist to stop viral diseases’ spread
Researchers join with dahlia enthusiasts to encourage better routine propagation practices.

Fresh from WSU Extension: Freeze damage to crops; Giant hornets; flour food safety
Latest guides help farmers, landowners, beekeepers, and food preparers improve practices.

Ray Baker and his lifetime of research achievements in Washington mint
Research technician has led experiments aimed at stopping weeds and growing healthy crops for more than 30 years.

Natural enemy of invasive, berry-eating fly found in U.S.
WSU researchers confirmed the first discovery of a new wasp in the U.S. that is a natural enemy of the spotted-wing drosophila, a harmful invasive pest.

Grant aims for better hops, better beer
WSU is leading a new four-year, $4.8 million grant to advance hops and help hop growers make better beer.