Fifth generation farmer, WSU student, in national AFA leadership
Robert FrankBy Scott Weybright, CAHNRS Communications
When you’re the fifth generation of your family to grow up on a farm, agriculture is sort of ingrained. » More …
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Economist wins fellowship to improve community health
Cynthia King
PULLMAN, Wash. – Coordinating patient care among providers to improve health and lower costs is the focus of a proposal by a Washington State University professor who recently was awarded a $5,000 one-year community health fellowship. » More …
$2M grant funds continuing WSU research of organic quinoa
Cynthia KingBy Scott Weybright, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – Scientists at Washington State University just completed four years determining the best varieties of organic quinoa for Pacific Northwest farmers to grow. A new grant will help researchers assess crop yields, prices and more to help growers turn a profit. » More …
Health extension economist wins state service award
Cynthia King
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Bidisha Mandal, health extension economist, is one of five faculty members statewide to receive the 2016 Rep. Timm Ormsby Award for Faculty Citizenship. » More …
March 21: Economics of criminal justice presented
Cynthia King
PULLMAN, Wash. – Flaws in the criminal justice system – from an economic perspective – will be discussed by Patricia Kuzyk, clinical assistant professor in the School of Economic Sciences and the Honors College, at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, in CUE 203 at Washington State University. » More …
Oct. 28: Retirement talk demystifies financial topics
Cynthia King
PULLMAN, Wash. – Rising interest rates, economic weakness in China and what these might mean for Washington State University retirement portfolios will be discussed by TIAA-CREF managing director Stephen MacDonald 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in FSHN 101. » More …
Oct. 5: Can China’s investments in U.S. be a win-win?
Cynthia KingBy Adriana Aumen, College of Arts & Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – The implications of Chinese economic investments in the U.S. and parts of Africa will be discussed by international business experts and former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, in CUE 203 at Washington State University. » More …
Economics scholar advocates for students at fall events
Cynthia KingBy Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – Through his research and personal action, Darlington Sabasi is making a difference for students and farmers in Washington state and around the world. » More …
Study shows growing impact of Washington wine industry
Cynthia King
SEATTLE – The economic impact of wine and wine grapes in Washington shows an increase of $1.3 billion since 2009, or a compound growth rate of 8.5 percent per year, according to a study released today by Washington State Wine. The economic impact of the state’s wine industry was $4.8 billion in 2013, up from $3.5 billion in 2009. » More …
Fighting wildfires economically complex, says WSU researcher
Cynthia KingBy Scott Weybright, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – Fighting wildfires is expensive. Firefighters must be paid and equipment must be purchased and transported to fires. Operations and maintenance cost money. » More …