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Often grown as a cover crop in the Pacific Northwest, buckwheat isn't typically harvested and sold—but could it be? Powered by a National Institute of Food and Agriculture fellowship, graduate student Rachel Breslauer investigates whether growers can turn buckwheat into a profitable crop. |
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It's like an episode of "Star Trek." Viruses are the Klingons, and they attack crops by lowering plants' 'shields.' Newly published research by WSU scientists shows how. |
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As the newly established Endowed Chair in Bacterial Diseases of Tree Fruits, Frank Zhao will study and seek better ways to manage devastating bacterial pathogens in tree fruit. |
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Columbia Basin Ag Hall of Fame's 2022 Ag Adviser of the Year, Jean Smith taught and mentored youth, agricultural producers, and WSU Extension colleagues, encouraging good management practices and animals of merit. |
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The financial gap between wanting to attend college and being able to afford it is a major barrier for many Native American students. CAHNRS will offer academic scholarships to incoming Native American students thanks to a new gift. |
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Building on experiences gained at WSU, Troy Tollefson helps black rhinos, giraffes, maned wolves, and other exotic animals live healthier lives in zoos and sanctuaries. |
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The latest new and revised WSU Extension publications help farmers, landowners, beekeepers, and food preparers understand and update their practices. |
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Upcoming Events
SoilCon: Washington Soil Health Week
SoilCon is a virtual, two-day event discussing all aspects of soil health affecting agriculture in Washington. Topics include soil degradation and local solutions; regional soil health indicators; an overview of the Washington Soil Health Initiative; and more. Virtual sessions run from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 22-23.
Tree Fruit: Codling Moth Summit
Take a long-term look at biology, control, and treatment of these insect pests in a free virtual Codling Moth Summit, Feb. 24, with recorded talks and a Q&A session.
Well and Septic System Maintenance Workshop
WSU Clark County Extension co-hosts this online workshop, Feb. 24, teaching participants how to inspect their septic systems and safely maintain their well water.
2022 Online Forest Owners’ Winter School
Held online by WSU Extension Foresters on Feb. 26, Winter School is a comprehensive workshop that covers a variety of forestry topics.
Next Generation Network: Soil Fertility
Tree fruit growers can learn how to improve soil fertility and root health for sustained and consistent yields at this Next Generation Network discussion, March 2, Wenatchee.
Tree Fruit: Organic Management of Postharvest Decays
Apple and pear growers, packers, field and warehouse workers, and others can learn about best management practices to fight pre- and postharvest pathogens of major concern in organic and conventional systems in this in-person workshop, March 9, Wenatchee.
In-person Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
Fruit and vegetable growers can learn about produce safety rules, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety in this in-person training, March 15, Anacortes.
ServSafe Training
Hosted by the School of Food Science, the ServSafe Manager course shares advanced food safety knowledge certification, March 29, Pullman.
Forest Stewardship University
Forest owners in the Pacific Northwest can take a set of online, self-paced, on-demand courses on a variety of topics: Forest Stewardship University. Hosted by Extension Forestry, modules are free; registration required. |
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