PULLMAN, Wash. — Dr. Tom Spencer has joined the Washington State University Department of Animal Sciences as the new Baxter Professor of Beef Research. Internationally recognized as a leader and researcher in the field of reproductive biology, Spencer has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to advance the fundamental sciences of uterine biology and pregnancy and apply […]
Study Finds Commercial Organic Strawberry Farms Have Better Fruit and Soil, Lower Environmental Impact Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse. “Our findings have global implications and advance what we know about […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – Having the right number of cattle on the right piece of land for the right amount of time for the right reasons may be one of the most powerful tools farmers have to ensure the long-term sustainability — both economic and environmental — of their operations, according to Donald D. Nelson, Extension […]
PULLMAN, Wash.—Jude Capper, assistant professor of animal science at Washington State University, will conduct a free webinar titled “Environmentally Friendly Food Myths Debunked” at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 5, at http://breeze.wsu.edu/r75006088/. It is part of WSU Extension’s webinar series, “Research that Works for You.”
YAKIMA, Wash. – A little water and an annual planting of the right grass seed can go a long way toward increasing the bottom line for cattle producers, especially if they are part of an irrigated pasture practice incorporating the latest technology and methods. Frank Hendrix, WSU Extension educator here and this year’s Yakima County […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – Dr. John Wenz, assistant professor of veterinary clinical sciences at Washington State University, will discuss a new Bovine Viral Diarrhea Control and Eradication Project with beef producers and local veterinarians and answer their questions during telephone conference calls scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. on March 14, 19, and 24. The goal […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – More than 80 cattle producers are registered to attend the Cattlemen’s Boot Camp Thursday, Jan. 3, and Friday, Jan. 4, on the Washington State University campus. WSU faculty, staff and industry experts will cover a broad range of topics of interest to producers, according to Kris Johnson, WSU professor of animal sciences, […]
OKANOGAN, Wash. – Local and regional experts in cattle nutrition, economics, marketing, and animal health will be featured at the first annual Okanogan Beef Information Days on Jan. 7 and Jan. 21 at the Mount Olive Grange Hall in Riverside. The program is organized by Washington State University Extension and the Okanogan County Cattlemen’s Association. […]
PROSSER, Wash. – Nearly 180 bulls from throughout the state are gathered here at the Washington State University Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center for the annual bull test sponsored by WSU and the Washington Cattlemen’s Association. Sale date is March 26, 2008. “The WCA/WSU bull test is a tradition that started 15 years ago,” […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University has signed a licensing agreement with Merial Limited., a world-leading animal health company, to commercialize DNA technology that will benefit beef and dairy cattle producers in the selection, breeding and management of their herds. The technology was originally developed by Zhihua Jiang, assistant professor of animal sciences. “We are […]