washington state university

WSU researchers and local growers meet face to face every year, and what comes out of that conversation actually shapes future onion research in the Northwest.

Washington State University's Jill McCluskey joins a new National Academies committee to influence food safety and nutrition. For two years, she'll address how economic trends shape our food choices and production.

Crops are facing unexpected challenges this year, as persistent smoke impacts growth across the Northwest.

WSU researchers have confirmed the first psyllid carrying the zebra chip bacterium this season after testing more than 1,460 insects across the Columbia Basin potato region.

As we prepare to transition into summer, local farmers are facing new challenges — insect populations are expected to increase.

Washington State University plant pathologists says the recent cool temperatures and periodic showers have slowed the spread of the fungal disease.

Imagine a world where your corn and wheat thrive without pricey fertilizers—WSU researchers are working on making that dream a reality with bacterial science.

A recent study shines a light on the aviation fuel industry's ambitious goals, but the journey to sustainable aviation fuel is anything but smooth.

The future of food and tech is brewing at WSU, with new master's programs set to launch this fall. Exciting changes are on the horizon!

Wheat farmers are facing a tough battle as stripe rust spreads rapidly across the Pacific Northwest. The situation is getting serious, and the weather isn’t helping.