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107th Lind Field Day Takes Place Thursday
107th Lind Field Day Takes Place Thursday
107th Lind Field Day Takes Place Thursday
Grain growers from across the region are invited to Washington State University’s Lind Dryland Research Station to see first-hand the latest research on new grain varieties, crop rotations and much more.  Surendra Singh, Director of the Lind station, said while many growers see the numbers and data on the work taking place at WSU, he said there’s something special about seeing and touching the wor
WSU Changes Stripe Rust Recommendations
WSU Changes Stripe Rust Recommendations
WSU Changes Stripe Rust Recommendations
Over the past two weeks, Washington State University crews have been touring the state, looking for stripe rust.  School officials say so far stripe rust has only been found in WSU disease monitoring and germplasm screening fields in various locations except those around Pullman.  On...
Washington Delegation Honors Schulz
Washington Delegation Honors Schulz
Washington Delegation Honors Schulz
On Monday, members of the Washington Congressional Delegation congratulated Washington State University President Dr. Kirk Schulz on his retirement with a written statement in the Congressional Record.   On the floor of the House, Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse read the following for the Congressional Record:   "Mister Speaker, I rise today, alongside my colleagues from Washington state, R
Washington Farmers Asked To Participate In Ag Viability Survey
Washington Farmers Asked To Participate In Ag Viability Survey
Washington Farmers Asked To Participate In Ag Viability Survey
The Washington farming community is being asked to participate in a survey in an effort to help lawmakers better understand the challenges of the Ag industry.  The survey, hosted by the Washington state Department of Agriculture, is open tree fruit, dairy, wheat, potatoes, grapes or hops producers.  The goa...
Growers Wanted For Washington Commercial Potato Seed Lot Trial
Growers Wanted For Washington Commercial Potato Seed Lot Trial
Growers Wanted For Washington Commercial Potato Seed Lot Trial
Potato growers across Washington are invited to participate in the 2025 Washington Commercial Potato Seed Lot Trial.  To participate, growers can submit samples of 200 whole (single-drop) seed or a minimum of 50 lbs.  The whole seed potatoes should be only 2-4 oz.; seed over 6 oz wi...
Legislation Looks To Address Vet Shortages In Washington
Legislation Looks To Address Vet Shortages In Washington
Legislation Looks To Address Vet Shortages In Washington
Legislation that recently cleared the Washington state House looks to address the shortage of veterinarians across the state.  Sponsor of the legislation, Representative Tom Dent, said House Bill 1705 will set up a task force with Washington State University, industry leaders, existing vets to study the current shortage, and recommend strategies to recruit, train, and retain large animal veterinar
Hop Researchers Lost In DOGE Cuts
Hop Researchers Lost In DOGE Cuts
Hop Researchers Lost In DOGE Cuts
The hop industry is reeling from the announcement that two of its researchers were fired, thanks to the Administration's ongoing effort to trim federal spending.  Maggie Elliot, Science and Communication Director at the Washington Hop Commission and Hop Growers of America, said Hop Horticulturist Dr. Paco Gon...
Western Washington Potato Workshop Set For Friday
Western Washington Potato Workshop Set For Friday
Western Washington Potato Workshop Set For Friday
Washington State University Skagit County Extension will host the 43rd annual Western Washington Potato Workshop this Friday, February 21st.  The morning starts at 9 a.m. at the Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center in Mt. Vernon.  WSU’...
Cantwell Named Washington State University President
Cantwell Named Washington State University President
Cantwell Named Washington State University President
Washington State University has announced their next president.  Former Utah State University President Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell has been appointed WSU's 12th president in school history, and the first woman to hold the role.  Cantwell will start in P...
WSU To Host Pasture Workshop in March
WSU To Host Pasture Workshop in March
WSU To Host Pasture Workshop in March
In an effort to help local livestock owners better manage their pastures, Washington State University will host a workshop in mid-March.  The PNW Pasture Workshop will take place At WSU’s Prosser campus March 19th.  Experts will be on hand to discuss how to fertilize, selecting species, management of dryland and irrigated pastures, grazing systems, matching forages with specific livestock, and pas

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