February 19, 2019
Scientists design a genetically distinct variety of wheat that is safer for people with celiac disease, opening the door for new treatments and healing potential.
Food & Agriculture
March 13, 2019
Four elk with elk hoof disease were detected in recent months in northwest Washington in areas where the disease had previously not been detected.
March 11, 2019
Topics will include new tools in the 2018 farm bill to increase rural broadband e‑Connectivity access, expanding credit to rural communities, and other key provisions relating to USDA Rural Development programs.
March 6, 2019
The research could help in the development of more efficient plant breeding programs.
March 4, 2019
Extension specialists with WSU Tree Fruit Extension and Oregon State University will lead this year’s Cherry Fruit School, to be offered in four locations.
More Food & Agriculture
February 25, 2019
The Spokane County Extension Plant Clinic has about 160 active volunteers and 22 diagnostic specialists currently. The program is open March 1–Oct. 31.
February 20, 2019
A webinar titled, “What the Bug is That? New Invasive Insects on the Horizon,” will be presented noon–1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Anyone is welcome to attend online.
February 14, 2019
“This is a poverty alleviation effort, where we can empower families to increase their economic resiliency.” — Anthony Gromko, WSU Extension
February 13, 2019
Few gifts say Happy Valentine’s Day better than wine and chocolate. But exactly what makes them so desirable, so delicious, has long remained a mystery.
February 13, 2019
WSU Extension’s upcoming Coached Planning Short Course will teach forest owners develop effective management plans for their forests, beginning Feb. 20.
February 13, 2019
WSU horticulture researchers work with scientists nationally to uncover secrets of the Rosaceae genome family, including roses, apples, almonds, cherries, pears, raspberries, strawberries.
February 1, 2019
When Pratt, aka Star‑Lord from “Guardians of the Galaxy” and a proud Pacific Northwest hobby farmer in real life, brags to his four million followers about winning a blue ribbon, you know it’s a big deal.
January 31, 2019
Amber Adams Progar, a WSU dairy management specialist, will join experts at the 15th annual Agriculture Safety Day, Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Kennewick.
January 31, 2019
WSU’s Cooperative University Dairy Students held their first reunion in the 41‑year history of the program.
January 30, 2019
Agricultural professionals in Washington, Oregon and Idaho can learn the latest in soil health practices at the “Healthy Soils, Healthy Region Workshop,” March 12‑14 in Pendleton, Oregon.
January 24, 2019
The 2019 BIOAg Symposium is slated for Feb. 7, at Ensminger Pavilion, and advances the use and understanding of biologically intensive, organic and sustainable agriculture.
January 18, 2019
Last year in Washington, the program directly reached more than a thousand adults and 2,000 children, and more than 4,400 family members indirectly.
January 10, 2019
WSU researchers have discovered the way plants respond to disease-causing organisms and how they protect themselves.
January 10, 2019
The donation will allow WSU and USDA scientists to enhance and update WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension’s postharvest research facilities and equipment.
January 9, 2019
“Robots and software, sensors and wireless communication are changing the way we grow our food, and offer exciting new ways to solve challenges in sustainability and production.” — Manoj Karkee
January 2, 2019
As the top recipient of USDA research and development funding, WSU is likely to see increased support for crucial programs.