Water conservation remains top priority at WSU Pullman
The campus continues to make strides in its water conservation efforts, an initiative that dates back more than three decades.
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Drone captures vineyard irrigation data
By Scott Weybright, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences PROSSER, Wash. – People may notice a small, unmanned helicopter flying over Washington vineyards this summer, but don’t worry. Doing work for science, it is fully approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Annual WSU water conservation report available
PULLMAN, Wash. – The Washington State University Pullman 2015 Water Use Efficiency Annual Performance Report is available for review. It describes the goals and progress in conserving drinking water on campus.
Research helps growers conserve water, improve white wines
By Sylvia Kantor, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences PROSSER, Wash. – In arid eastern Washington where most of the state’s wine grapes grow, efficient irrigation is the name of the game. Yet little research has been done to determine the best irrigation strategies for white wine grapes.
Food labels can reduce environmental impacts of livestock
By Sylvia Kantor, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – With global food demand expected to outpace the availability of water by the year 2050, consumers can make a big difference in reducing the water used in livestock production.