WSU names new Mount Vernon headhouse for Ruth Wylie, groundbreaking alumna
New facility at WSU Mount Vernon named for pioneering WSU alumna, built with help from daughter
Agriculture
A decade-long, globe-trotting search for a better Christmas tree
Plant Pathologist Gary Chastagner studies promising varieties to solve a deadly disease challenge
WSU seeks first Endowed Chair in Soil Health for Potato Cropping Systems
WSU launches search for scientist to study healthier, more sustainable and productive soils for potatoes.
WSU Master Gardeners urge caution, awareness of unsolicited seeds
Extension experts urge gardeners to be aware of and report unsolicited seeds mailed from overseas.
Les Dames organization debuts new scholarship for WSU women in agriculture
The Seattle Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, a nonprofit invitational organization of women leaders in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, has endowed a new scholarship at Washington State University for organic and sustainable agriculture. WSU student Harmony Stephens, who is currently pursuing a degree in Organic Agriculture Systems and Soil Science, is the first recipient of the award. She said […]
COVID-19 agriculture regulations present challenges to Washington growers
WSU Extension faculty and staff are working to provide training and resources to Washington’s agriculture industry as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Washington state. “COVID-19 is affecting the food supply chain,” said Girish Ganjyal, Associate Professor and Extension Food Processing Specialist at Washington State University. “When whole plants shut down, supply distribution is disrupted.” […]
New from Extension: Field grafting grapes, rules for micro food companies, community risk prevention, and resilience after wildfire
Extension scientists share new information that helps grape growers, cattle producers, health professionals and families, and small food companies.
2020 Women in Ag Conference cultivates healthy farms, careers
Learn how to run resilient farms and businesses while preserving your health at 2020 conference.
2018 WSU Women in Ag Conference to build financial fitness
Women across the Northwest can learn to be financially strong leaders in farming at the upcoming 2018 Women in Agriculture Conference, organized by Washington State University. The conference is Saturday, Oct. 27, at 34 locations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Alaska. This year’s event, “Pump Up Your Financial Fitness,” helps attendees learn how to […]
CAHNRS Talk Tuesday: Elizabeth Warren
Each week, we showcase one of our CAHNRS Ambassadors, a student leadership organization that encourages students to pursue higher education and serves as a liaison between the college and the greater community. This week, we’re featuring Elizabeth Warren, a senior from Rochester, Wash. What are you studying? I’m majoring in Agriculture and Food Security. Favorite Show/Movie: The Office Favorite Cougar […]
