DAVENPORT, Wash. – Farmers need to decide by June 3 whether or not to participate in the federal ACRE (Average Crop Revenue Election) farm subsidy program for 2013. Below are some information and suggestions from Washington State University Extension for farmers to consider before deciding.
UFOs in Your Cherry Orchard Two-year-old trees in the WSU Roza Experimental Orchard near Prosser are the first step in transforming a 100-year-old production system for sweet cherries—and they have UFOs. No, the trees don’t harbor aliens, but they do grow unique branches. These “upright fruiting offshoots” form the core of a novel architecture ideally […]
WSU Receives $5 Million Investment to Support Organic Ag, Model Farm Washington State University took another giant step in becoming the world’s model for research, teaching and extension in organic and sustainable agriculture, thanks to a $5 million donor investment by alumni and natural foods pioneers Chuck and Louanna Eggert and their family. Their gift […]
Soil Microbes in Organic Farming Systems Are Under Researchers’ Microscope One of the goals of organic agriculture is to improve soil quality over time by increasing the amount of organic matter in the soil. This is done by various means, including adding animal manure, leaving plant matter behind after vegetables and grains have been […]
MOUNT VERNON, Wash.—Wheat growers west of the Cascades could bring in more profit by supplying wheat to local bakers, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Washington State University graduate researcher Karen Hills. Sixty percent of western Washington commercial bakers said they are interested in purchasing locally sourced wheat and flour for […]
SEATTLE—Economic storm clouds seem to be brewing for the greater Seattle area, according to business executives surveyed here by Washington State University in the second quarter of this year. The average respondent reported less optimism than previous quarters for sales, financing and employment.
KIRKLAND, Wash.—Washington State University Extension and two multi-county regions in rural Washington and Oregon will participate in a national initiative to help rural American communities develop economic opportunities specific to their regions. The selected regions are the Tri-County Economic Development District, which includes Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties; and the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, […]
WSU Showcases Science-Based Solutions for Beef Industry Nearly 100 cattle producers from around the Pacific Northwest gathered on Washington State University’s Pullman campus Oct. 22 for “Beefing up the Future”, a showcase of science-based solutions focused on enhancing the future of the beef cattle industry. “The goal is to give our stakeholders — cattle producers, […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – While some aspects of the Seattle economy are improving, others are getting more difficult, leaving the overall economic picture mixed and uncertain, according to Seattle business executives surveyed by Washington State University.
With the price of gold over $1,000 per troy ounce, people have asked me if they should sell Great Aunt Edna’s rings and bracelets. Is the price of gold going to go up more based on fears of economic troubles?