Vineyard, WSU scientists team up to battle orchard virus threat
Robert Frank
By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human and Resource Sciences
WAPATO, Wash. – Something in the soil was destroying Andrew Schultz’ grapevines. » More …
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June 14: WSU Weed Science Field Tour
Matthew HaugenPULLMAN, Wash. – WSU crop and soil science experts share the latest tools in the fight against farm weeds at the 2017 Weed Science Field Tour, 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, at the R.J. Cook Agronomy Farm near Pullman. » More …
Drought-resistant wheat, soybeans WSU’s aim in USDA grant research
Robert Frank
By Seth Truscott, WSU College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – Researchers at Washington State University seek to improve drought-resistant crops, thanks to more than $900,000 in funding from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). » More …
June 15: Lind Field Day focuses on falling numbers, wheat, peas
Robert Frank
LIND, Wash. – Farmers can learn about the latest Washington State University discoveries in solving issues regarding low falling numbers in alpha amylase enzyme measurements, perennial wheat, pea varieties and more at the annual Lind Field Day, Thursday, June 15, at the WSU Dryland Research Station. » More …
March 21: Symphony of soil signals protects wheat health
Cynthia King
By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – High-tech equipment that will help scientists improve wheat health will be introduced to the public at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Biotechnology-Life Sciences Building (BLS) room 402 at Washington State University. » More …
Natural plant defense could help fight cancer, Alzheimer’s
Cynthia KingBy Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – A natural defense that helps plants ward off insect predators, discovered at Washington State University, could lead to better crops and new treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. » More …
WSU helps map quinoa genome, improve ‘super food’
Cynthia KingBy Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – Discovery of the first high-quality genome of quinoa, published this week in Nature, could help create healthier, tastier varieties of this protein-packed “super food.” » More …
Scientists discover perennial hybrid of wheat, wheatgrass
Cynthia KingBy Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – With a hybrid crop called Salish Blue, scientists at Washington State University have combined wheat and wheatgrass in a new species with the potential to help Pacific Northwest farmers and the environment. » More …
New potato varieties chosen for McDonald’s fries
Cynthia KingBy Scott Weybright, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – When it comes to potatoes, french fries are the big outlet for Columbia Basin farmers. And when it comes to selling french fries, McDonald’s is the holy grail. » More …
Bird & brew – WSU researcher taps into craft beer craze
Cynthia King
By Linda Weiford, WSU News
PROSSER, Wash. – This Thanksgiving, craft beer’s popularity will be evident in many American households when suds – and wine – appear alongside the turkey and mashed potatoes. » More …