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Washington State University’s Eggert Family Organic Farm will host U-Pick pumpkin times starting later this week.  Visit the farm Friday, September 30th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., or Saturday October 1st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to find the pumpk...

It will now be a bit easier for students working at Washington State University’s Spillman Agronomy Farm.  Thanks to a nearly $500,000 gift from the Washington Grain Commission, WSU purchased two new Zurn plot combine harvesters, which arrived earlier this year.   "...

Researchers at Washington State University are looking at whether or not automated drones can successfully keep birds away from fields and orchards.  Associate Professor Dr. Manoj Karkee said farmers have been trying many different technologies to address this challenge.  He said...

On August 15th, Dr. Wendy Powers became the new dean of Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences, replacing Dr. Andre Wright who left for the University of Oklahoma in April 2021.  But, the College of Ag was not without leadership during that time. Between Dr. W ...

One of the many research projects funded by the 2018 Farm Bill looks to help cherry growers detect little cherry virus.  Washington Farm Bureau member April Clayton said the disease infects cherry trees through insects.   “Basically, once they bite or land on the tree, the pathogens from the bugs transfer to the trees, and then the tree becomes infected. It leaves the fruit...

(Pullman, WA) -- Several top members of Washington State University-Pullman's police command staff have decided to take retirement after disciplinary action was started against them. Police Chief Bill Gardner, Assistant Chief Steve Hansen and Capt. Mik...

(Kennewick, WA) -- Washington State University-Pullman says they temporarily reassigned the duties of a university police officer and members of the Washington State University-Pullman Police command staff. This after allegations of employee misconduct on the force triggered an investigation...

(Pullman, WA) -- One of the largest donations in Washington State University history will go to create the next generation of engineers. The Schweitzer Family and Schweitzer Engineering Labs is giving 20-million dollars to the university. The funds will go toward the construction of the engineering college's new student success building at WSU ...