Food & Agriculture

The Soil to Society project seeks to increase nutrition from the ground up, integrating soil quality, plant breeding, food science and health research.

The program helps keep Northwest farms, forests, fisheries and communities strong through leadership education and development.

The farm is open from 3–6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1 and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. Remaining pumpkins will be available at the same times Oct. 8 and 9.

WSU scientists are launching new research to find safe, organic-friendly ways to defeat post-harvest diseases and foodborne illnesses in apples and pears.

Healthy elk can contract the rapidly spreading disease, known as TAHD, by simply walking on soil contaminated previously by infected hooves.

Like many student-run clubs across the WSU system, the COVID-19 pandemic was a huge financial strain on the Horticulture Club.

With the $100,000 grant, WSU scientists will analyze 20 years of satellite imagery to learn if a lengthened growing season is allowing farmers to grow two crops in one season.

The five‑year National Science Foundation grant will fund research training focused on the relationships among waterways and communities.

Grapes grown on the north shore of Lake Chelan produced wine with a fresh citrus taste and mineral notes while grapes on the south end of the lake made wine with tropical and fruity characteristics.

Graduate student Aichatou Waziri is working to boost micronutrients, such as iron and zinc, in existing crops like wheat and other grains around the world.