Agriculture

WSU research explores the pros and cons of pumpkin production on biodegradable mulch, a practice that puts less plastic waste in the landfill.

The facility will be the future home of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory where WSU scientists will conduct detection and surveillance programs for animal and public health.

Construction crews will continue work on the new Plant Sciences Building a few months longer than originally planned in order to complete its top two floors.

Grain scientists at Washington State University will share some of the latest discoveries in wheat breeding, disease and pest management, and production innovations at the annual Wheat Academy Dec. 10 and 11 in Pullman.

The WSU Eggert Family Organic Farm’s Fall Harvest Festival will include u‑pick pumpkins, a produce sale, games for the family, pumpkin pie, fresh apple cider, and face painting.

WSU scientists have developed a way to triple the shelf life of ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese, a development that could have benefits for everything from space travel to military use.

Isaac Madsen will support northwest oilseed crops raised for oils used in cooking and industrial uses, and also those increasingly used for sustainable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel.

WSU’s Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center will celebrate its centennial at two special events: an Oct. 2 opening ceremony featuring WSU dignitaries, and a family-friendly community celebration on Oct. 5.

Puyallup mayor and Coug alum John Palmer said the city wanted to show how much it appreciates the connection between WSU and Puyallup residents during Higher Education Appreciation Week, Sept. 23-28.

Researchers are getting closer to understanding how bears can endure months of inactivity without the harmful health deterioration suffered by sedentary humans.