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WSU researchers and partners join the journey of pollination to get a clearer picture of colony health.

A new grant will allow undergraduate students from WSU and partner institutions in eastern Washington and norther Idaho to get real-world agricultural research experience.

New grant will allow study of hard-to-detect nutrient surpluses or deficiencies quickly, so that grape growers can make faster and better management decisions.

Scientists take on a destructive, emerging complex of diseases facing potato growers.

Scientists team up for $12 million search for genes, valuable traits for new and tastier blueberries and cranberries.

Ryan, WSU’s newest spring wheat variety, is winning over farmers thanks to its ability to create an outstanding fresh noodle.

Helping sustainably protect important Northwest crops like potatoes, peas, and vegetables from pests and disease, while safeguarding consumers against foodborne illness, students at Washington State University’s Department of Entomology are putting new fellowships from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to work. Abigail Cohen, Benjamin Lee, and Olivia Smith are three of […]

Two WSU plant pathologists launching USDA-funded research into better plant protection

Sen. Patty Murray toured WSU’s Plant Growth Facility to learn about research projects and WSU’s innovative partnership with USDA-ARS.

New research from USDA-ARS, a proud WSU partner in ag research, shows even a single species of bacteria can positively affect soils and plants.