Christmas tree scientists work to identify, manage grinchy fungal foes
WSU experts are studying a surge of fungal diseases striking down young Christmas trees already weakened by climate change.
Specialty Crops
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.
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.
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 […]
Kiwi, shipova, sea buckthorn? New from Extension: Uncommon fruits for Washington’s maritime climate
Latest Extension guides help gardeners in western Washington encounter uncommon, delicious small fruits.
Crop-defending scientist Lindsey du Toit leads WSU Plant Pathology Dept.
Lindsey du Toit is the first woman to lead WSU Plant Pathology as full, regular chair.
New academy to connect specialty crop professionals across regions for climate resilience
A new training academy launched by researchers at Washington State University will help professionals supporting fruits, vegetables, seeds, and other specialty crops vulnerable to climate change build resiliency through forward-thinking conversations. Funded by a $1.5 million Climate Hub grant from the USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s Foundational and Applied Science Program, a team led […]
Asia-Pacific partners get look at WSU research for Skagit Valley’s exported specialty crops
Sharing research that helps Washington’s Skagit Valley specialty-crop producers supply the world, scientists at WSU’s Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center gave members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) an in-field look at current projects on soil-biodegradable plastic mulch, soil health, and disease defense. Visiting Mount Vernon on Friday, Aug. 4, five APEC-member secretaries or […]
Field tour looks at hard-working grasses for the future, June 8
See experimental grasses and meet the scientists testing how they stand up to heavy wear, pollution, and extreme conditions.
