WSU to provide resources for small food processors through new WSDA grant
Girish Ganjyal, professor in WSU’s School of Food Science, will use a new grant to provide resources for small growers and food producers.
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Grant supports affordable testing to fight Little Cherry Disease
WSU will help Washington cherry growers test more trees for Little Cherry Disease thanks to a WSDA grant received by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.
WSU releases roadmap for Soil Health Initiative
Statewide Soil Health Initiative releases outline for current challenges and pathways to help maintain healthy soils as an agricultural and environmental resource throughout Washington.
Scientists predict potential spread, habitat of invasive Asian giant hornet
WSU researchers have predicted how and where the Asian giant hornet could spread and find ideal habitat, in the U.S. and globally.
WSU Master Gardeners urge caution, awareness of unsolicited seeds
Extension experts urge gardeners to be aware of and report unsolicited seeds mailed from overseas.
Robotic crop pollination goal of new $1 million grant
A team led by WSU scientists received grant to develop robotic technology for crop pollination.
Fall 2018 WSDA Waste Pesticide Collection Events
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WSDA to dedicate new, state-of-the-art greenhouse at WSU center
The Washington State Department of Agriculture dedicated the agency’s new state-of-the-art greenhouse, built to support the state’s tree fruit industry, at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Prosser.
Free Pesticide Licensing Classes in Spanish Offered in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Wash. — A free, five-evening pre-license pesticide applicator training course taught in Spanish will be presented in the community of Rochester. Washington State University Extension is offering the course in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Farm Walk to Feature Mock WSDA Good Agricultural Practices Audit
PUYALLUP, Wash. — The organic farm at Washington State University’s Puyallup Research and Extension Center will be the subject of a mock Good Agricultural Practices audit, and farmers are invited to observe.