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WSU researchers will scour more than 20 years of imagery to learn whether the technique of double cropping is increasing in our state. Could climate change and a lengthened growing season let farmers grow two crops in one season? |
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The COVID-19 pandemic shutdown affected everyone at WSU. For the Horticulture Club, the immediate concern centered on the $53,000 worth of plants growing in their greenhouses on campus. |
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Aichatou Waziri wants to make healthier food through plant breeding. The graduate student is working to boost micronutrients, such as iron and zinc, in existing crops like wheat and other grains around the world. |
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WSU faculty and Skagit Valley community members celebrated the grand opening of the Ruth Wylie Headhouse at the Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center (NWREC) in Mount Vernon. |
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WSU's William D. Ruckleshaus Center will help coastal communities endure in the face of tsunamis, rising sea levels, and other hazards as part of a new science hub funded by the National Science Foundation. |
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The latest free publications from WSU Extension support wheat farmers in stopping a troublesome, increasingly spray-resistant weed; and help Northwest gardeners raise quality rhubarb. |
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Upcoming Events
NE Washington Coached Planning Forest Stewardship Shortcourse
Forest landowners can learn how to get the most from their property in this hybrid shortcourse, Sept. 20 through Nov. 17; 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Learn more at WSU Extension Forestry.
Trees: Selecting, Caring, and Pruning
Benton/Franklin County Master Gardener Foundation offers an overview of trees as part of its 2021 Garden Education series; Oct. 16, Kennewick.
Pear IPM Study Circle
Join experts for a pear study circle series; Oct. 19, discuss 2019-2021 research results on pear insecticide efficacy with entomologist Louis Nottingham. Held at Mission Creek Community Club, Cashmere.
Pear Horticulture Study Circle
Are you happy with your orchard productivity? WSU Endowed Chair Stefano Musacchi and growers lead a facilitated horticulture discussion, Oct. 26 at Mission Creek Community Club, Cashmere. Virtual attendance is available.
41st Annual Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop
The Northwest Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop, held in person, Nov. 9-10, in Portland, Ore., addresses basic sanitation as well as cutting edge issues related to food sanitation and food safety. Presented by WSU Extension in collaboration with OSU, UI, Food Northwest, and other parters.
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