Agriculture

WSU doctoral student races to help Washington’s apple and pear growers in fight against one of the worst outbreaks of fire blight in recent history.

WSU and UI experts will share advances in crop production and disease protection for Eastern Washington at farm field day in Davenport, Wash., June 26.

Owners of private and family forests and range in northeastern Washington can learn to manage and protect their lands at an upcoming “in-the-woods” extension field day.

WSU virologist Hanu Pappu has dedicated his life to lessening the negative impacts of plant viruses. His contributions in phytomedicine have resulted in a prestigious Humboldt Research Award.

Faculty, staff and students are invited to join the groundbreaking celebration for the V. Lane Rawlins Research and Education Complex on June 27.

WSU potato experts will share the latest in disease defense, production advances and new varieties at the Potato Field Day near Othello.

Joy Erlenbach’s research has her camping in the Alaska wilderness, surrounded by grizzly bears, for a third summer.

The Amazon Catalyst program has awarded $177,735 in grants to 10 WSU teams comprised of students, faculty and staff across disciplines and locations.

André-Denis Wright began his new position as the dean of CAHNRS on June 1.

Learn about the latest tools in the fight against farm weeds at the 2018 Weed Science Field Tour June 13 near Pullman.