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Trends and economics of Washington State organic vegetable production
Sweet corn, green peas, snap beans, potatoes, onions, and carrots account for more than 80% of the organic vegetable acreage and 60% of the value in the state. Read more.
D. Granatstein, E. Kirby, and M. Brady. 2015. WSU Extension Fact Sheet EM097E. 29 pages.
New ‘Alien” wasp discovered in Washington stateThe discovery in Washington state of a parasitic wasp that kills its host like a scene from the “Alien” sci-fi movie has entomologists cheering from the west coast to the east. |
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Weighing the benefits, risks of wild birds on organic farmsWashington State University researchers will help organic growers protect human health by assessing the risks and benefits of wild birds on organic farms. Researchers received nearly $2 million from the USDA Organic Research and Extension Initiative to conduct the study. |
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Understanding what to expect from climate changeIn a Perspectives on Sustainability blog post CSANR’s Sonia Hall explains how climate change is like heart disease. “Experts can tell you what the risk factors are [of heart disease]… But if you had a heart attack, could they say it was specifically because of your diet? Or your blood pressure? That’s much harder to do.” |
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Research for specialty crops boosted by $1.7 millionMore than $1.7 million was awarded to Washington State University for specialty crop research including berries, potatoes, grapes, tree fruit, onions, carrots and Christmas trees. |
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The Bread Lab plants wheat, barley at the Governor’s MansionIn a Perspectives on Sustainability blog post CSANR’s Sonia Hall explains how climate change is like heart disease. “Experts can tell you what the risk factors are [of heart disease]… But if you had a heart attack, could they say it was specifically because of your diet? Or your blood pressure? That’s much harder to do.” |
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