August 14, 2018
Cancer-fighting drugs used on humans help plants fight disease as well. That discovery reveals a mechanism that could help scientists develop new ways for plants to battle infection.
Food & Agriculture
August 10, 2018
WSU scientists are collecting data and building a precision pollination model and decision-support tool to help growers efficiently pollinate their orchards.
July 31, 2018
Local experts to teach key stewardship principles to small acreage landowners.
July 31, 2018
Onions are the fifth most valuable vegetable produced in the United States. But some farmers have abandoned the crop due to losses from pests and disease.
July 26, 2018
Food professionals and budding snack entrepreneurs can learn how to develop extruded food products at an “Extrusion Processing Short Course.”
More Food & Agriculture
July 20, 2018
Sagebrush is a protective home for good bugs that help fight harmful pests on grape vines, according to new research from WSU scientists.
July 20, 2018
The WSU Eggert Family Organic Farm will host its annual field day Thursday, Aug. 2.
July 12, 2018
Groundbreaking nanotechnology designed to protect cherries, apples and other fruits is showing positive results.
July 6, 2018
Deepti Singh, assistant professor of climatology at WSU Vancouver, is part of a team of researchers reporting this week that India can improve nutrition and save water by replacing rice with other cereal crops.
July 5, 2018
Smoke from Washington and California forest fires is impacting the quality and taste of new wines. Tom Collins, a WSU Tri-Cities wine chemist, is seeking ways to help vintners offset those negative effects.
July 5, 2018
WSU’s Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center in Mount Vernon will hold its annual Field Day on July 12.
July 2, 2018
The glucose level in rice plants determines whether the brown planthopper grows short or long wings, WSU research reveals.
June 22, 2018
WSU graduate student Xiaochi Ma is making waves early in his career in viticulture, the science of growing grapes.
June 20, 2018
Researchers combine forces to find nonchemical, natural solution in stopping parasitic worms that cause huge damage to potatoes, grapes, onions and other crops.
June 18, 2018
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.
June 13, 2018
Spittlebugs cause little harm to firm plants such as lavender and daisies but they can damage softer plants like strawberries. Puckered flesh isn’t always caused by slugs. Look for a glob of spittle.
June 13, 2018
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.
June 4, 2018
Learn about the latest tools in the fight against farm weeds at the 2018 Weed Science Field Tour June 13 near Pullman.
May 31, 2018
Doctoral student Adekunle Adesanya studies spider mite DNA for clues to more effective strategies for controlling the crop-destroying critters.
May 23, 2018
Per McCord uses genetic markers to speed the breeding of new varieties for state’s half-billion-dollar cherry industry.
May 21, 2018
Jim Harbertson sees through rosé colored glasses. Finely tuned shades and hues ranging from blush and coral to berry jam.