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
Specialty Crops
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.
Tracking a bacterial culprit in the case of the warty pumpkin
Bacteria-caused blemishes open the door to infections that rot this bright, seasonal fruit
Scientists seek better ways to keep organic fruit fresh, safe from rot, foodborne pathogens
Team seeks safe, organic-friendly ways to defeat diseases, foodborne pathogens
Ruth Wylie cuts grand opening ribbon to new Headhouse
Washington State University faculty, Skagit Valley leaders, and local community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Ruth Wylie Headhouse at the WSU Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center (NWREC) in Mount Vernon, Wa. Named for WSU alumna Ruth Wylie, who graduated from WSU in 1950 with a business degree, the new headhouse […]
