November 10, 2014

Nov. 14: First poplar bioenergy crop to be harvested

STANWOOD, Wash. – Researchers, bioenergy staff and extension professionals will conduct the initial poplar-for-bioenergy harvest in Snohomish County noon-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Pilchuck demonstration site.

The event is sponsored by Washington State University Extension. For directions, contact Nora Haider at nora.haider@wsu.edu or 425-741-9962.

Harvester-at-Pilchuck-Nov-550 — The harvester at the Pilchuck demonstration site this month.

The poplars, planted in spring 2013, are known for fast growth and ease of conversion into acetic acid and renewable transportation fuels. The trees are the focus of the Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest project.

Featured at the site will be a Case New Holland forage harvester with a specialized header to cut and chip the trees. In the spring, the trees will resprout and be ready for harvesting again in two to three years.

Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest is a consortium of university and industry partners led by the University of Washington that is working to prepare Washington, Oregon, northern Idaho and northern California for sustainable hardwood biochemical and biofuel industries. Learn more at http://hardwoodbiofuels.org.

Contact:

Betsy Fradd, Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest, bfradd@wsu.edu, 253-241-5043

March 24, 2023

McGrath named State Director for Washington Small Business Development Center

Sheryl McGrath, who has been the SBDC associate state director since 2019, begins her new position on April 3. Duane Fladland, who has been state director since 2014 will retire April 30.

By Hope Tinney, Washington Small Business Development Center

Recent News

March 24, 2023

McGrath named State Director for Washington Small Business Development Center

Sheryl McGrath, who has been the SBDC associate state director since 2019, begins her new position on April 3. Duane Fladland, who has been state director since 2014 will retire April 30.

By Hope Tinney, Washington Small Business Development Center

March 24, 2023

March 28: Crimson Reads explores early professional scholarship

A panel presentation, “From Dissertation to Book: Discussing the Process and Experience of Early Professional Scholarship,” will be held from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in the Terrell Library atrium. The event will also be livestreamed.

By Nella Letizia, WSU Libraries

March 24, 2023

Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta to headline Farmworkers Awareness Week

Huerta, 92, co-founded the United Farmworkers Union with César Chávez in 1962. The Presidential Medal of Freedom winner will speak at WSU Pullman from 4-5 p.m. on April 3.

By Steve Nakata, Division of Student Affairs

March 23, 2023

Seahawks mascot declared healthy after surgery at WSU

The augur hawk, named Taima, will be ready to lead his team onto the field when the NFL season kicks off after undergoing a short procedure to remove a concerning growth from his left foot.

By Devin Rokyta, College of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor Marcie Logsdon holding an augur hawk in an operating room prior to surgery.

March 23, 2023

UNIV course suite reviewed, refreshed

A system-wide committee has updated the suite of one-to-four-credit university student-success courses and processes for the first time in a decade, resulting in several changes effective starting in fall 2023.

By Beverly Makhani, Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement (DAESA)

March 23, 2023

Modeling study sheds light on how bark beetle infestations affect wildfires

The WSU scientists hope their research will help managers better assess where, when, and how they should allocate resources when there is a beetle outbreak in a forest.

By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Closeup of a forest where a beetle kill took place.

Find More News

Next Story

Recent News

Subscribe for more updates