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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
WSU Hosting Dry Cleaning and Sanitizing Workshop
WSU Hosting Dry Cleaning and Sanitizing Workshop
WSU Hosting Dry Cleaning and Sanitizing Workshop
Washington State University will host a workshop at the end of the month focused on sanitation in the onion industry.  School officials said the one-day event will focus on managing microbial risks in dry produce packing facilities, focusing in-depth on the onion sector.  Ex...
Reeves Named Chair Of Washington House Ag Committee
Reeves Named Chair Of Washington House Ag Committee
Reeves Named Chair Of Washington House Ag Committee
Washington Democrats announced Monday the Representative that will chair the House Agriculture & Natural resources Committee for the 2025-2026 session.  Federal Way’s Kristine Reeves was tapped by the House Democratic Caucus, noting the appointment underscores Representative Reeves’ dedication to addressing the critical issues facing Washington’s agricultural and natural resource sectors.    “
Washington Wine Commission To Host Smoke Exposure Webinar
Washington Wine Commission To Host Smoke Exposure Webinar
Washington Wine Commission To Host Smoke Exposure Webinar
The Washington Wine Commission will host a WAVEx webinar later this month focused on the impact wildfire smoke has on grapes and wine.  Washington State University's Dr. Tom Collins will lead the webinar, and talk about his research and findings when it comes to smoke exposure.  Collins...
Wine Minute: Data From Smoke Sensors
Wine Minute: Data From Smoke Sensors
Wine Minute: Data From Smoke Sensors
Washington State University's Tom Collins talks about the data his researchers have received from smoke sensors installed in vineyards across the region.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Washington Wine Survey Now Open
Washington Wine Survey Now Open
Washington Wine Survey Now Open
The Washington wine industry's annual research survey is now open.  The Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Technical Group have combined efforts this year to reduce duplication in the number of industry surveys.  The Com...
WSU’s Weybright Recognized For Work With Young People
WSU’s Weybright Recognized For Work With Young People
WSU’s Weybright Recognized For Work With Young People
Washington State University's Elizabeth Weybright, a was recently recognized nationally for her efforts to promote adolescent health. An associate professor and adolescent Extension specialist in Washington State University’s Department of Human Development, Weybright was one of two public university scholars to be honored with the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities‘  2024 Board on
What Impact Will A Lack Of A Farm Bill Have On Washington?
What Impact Will A Lack Of A Farm Bill Have On Washington?
What Impact Will A Lack Of A Farm Bill Have On Washington?
The agriculture community is still holding its breath that Congress will pass a one-year Farm Bill Extension, allowing lawmakers to address the issue in 2025.  But, what happens if the extension gets tied up in D.C. bickering?   Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison said the state will feel a direct impact in a variety of ways.   “Our ...
Researchers Look To Understand How Freezes Impact Apple Trees
Researchers Look To Understand How Freezes Impact Apple Trees
Researchers Look To Understand How Freezes Impact Apple Trees
New research launched this fall at Washington State University looks to help apple growers better understand how their trees respond to increasingly unpredictable cold snaps that freeze buds and destroy harvests.  Funded by an $850,000 grant from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program, the four-state study led by WSU's Stefano Musacchi, will gather new data on dormancy in Gala, Honeyc

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