PULLMAN, Wash. – Bright yellow flowering fields of winter canola are more prevalent in the Pacific Northwest this spring, and national statistics indicate that winter and spring canola acreage is expected to increase more than 50 percent in Idaho and Washington compared to last year. Several Washington State University and other university field days and […]
LA CROSSE, Wash. – La Crosse-area farmer Steve Camp is squeezing a lot out of the camelina he grew last summer – highly nutritious livestock feed, oil that can be used for cooking, and perhaps most importantly, biodiesel that provides growing energy independence and another step toward on-farm sustainability.
LACROSSE, Wash. – When LaCrosse area farmer Steve Camp takes stock of his harvest later this year, he’ll measure at least part of it in gallons instead of bushels.
PULLMAN, Wash. – Bill Pan, professor of soil science and chair of the crop and soil sciences department at Washington State University, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Agronomy. Selection as fellow is the highest honor the society can bestow on a member. Pan will be recognized at the 2007 international […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Foresters have long fought fire with fire, so why not fight dust with dust? That’s just one of the ideas being pursued by federal and state scientists at Washington State University engaged in research to help farmers reduce wind erosion and improve air quality. Bill Pan, chair of the WSU crop and […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Bob Stevens, Washington State University Cooperative Extension soil scientist, has been named the 14th recipient of the Kenneth J. Morrison Award in Agronomy and Soils. The award recognizes WSU extension faculty for significant contributions to agronomic crop production and soil management. “Throughout his career, Bob has provided leadership in establishing and promoting […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Twenty-five sixth graders from Lincoln Middle School will make paper from wheat straw during a field trip to Washington State University’s crop and soil sciences department on Friday. The experience is designed to demonstrate applications of science and technology in solving complex problems plus show different perspectives on a controversial issue, according […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University scientists in Puyallup, Prosser and Pullman are gearing up to start a comprehensive two-year study of plant uptake of metals for the Washington State Department of Agriculture. The $400,000 study was authorized in a fertilizer reform package passed by the state legislature this spring. The package also included provisions […]