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Every Friday at 9 a.m., Annette Vary-Getty walks out to a small group of steel objects in the middle of a field near Vancouver to continue work dating back more than 125 years. The objects are weather monitoring equipment, part of an historic endeavor at Washington State University. |
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Good hops make good beer, so when hops improve, so does beer. To help with that improvement, WSU leads a new four-year, $4.8 million project to advance hops and help growers. |
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Studying toxic runoff to help save iconic salmon species, Stephanie Blair draws on science as well as the knowledge and connection with her Native American community. She researches a lethal condition that hits coho when they return to urban creeks. |
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Agriculture it is not easy. At times, it can be dangerous, and weather, unforgiving economic markets, and many other situations all add stress to one’s life. When issues start to compound, producers experience excessive stress. |
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A wasp that's the natural enemy of a berry-ruining pest fly could be a good friend to agriculture. WSU researchers recently confirmed discovery of the potentially beneficial wasp in the U.S. for the first time. |
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The latest WSU Extension publications include how-to guides on nutrient sprays for apples and cherries, a cost guide for pear growers, overviews on irrigation in several Washington counties as well as equipment to improve data-driven decisions, and more. |
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Upcoming Events
Remote Worker Certification Course
WSU Extension hosts a Remote Work Certification course aimed at rural residents in eastern Washington, beginning Jan. 4, 2022. Grow skills to compete in the post-pandemic economy. Application deadline is Dec. 29.
Growing Profitable Farms
Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Planning course helps new and current farmers gain skills in business planning and direct marketing; $200, Jan. 11-March 29.
Maple Syrup Webinar
WSU Extension hosts a Bigleaf Maple Syrup Workshop, Jan. 12. The Northwest's own bigleaf maple tree produces an exquisite syrup that rivals anything the eastern U.S. or Canada have to offer. Contact Patrick Shults at patrick.shults@wsu.edu.
North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days
Held in person with a virtual option, NCW Tree Fruit Days provide the latest research-based information on horticulture, and pest and disease management. Apple Day is Jan. 18; Stone Fruit Day is Jan. 19; Pear Day is Jan. 20.
Manejo de Frutales
Spanish language version of the educational workshop, Manejo de Frutales covers horticulture and pest management, Jan. 19.
Virtual Forester's Roundtable
WSU Extension Forestry hosts a virtual Forester's Roundtable, Jan. 20. Learn about program updates and resources available to help family forest landowners. Pre-registration is available Jan. 1. Contact Andy Perleberg at andyp@wsu.edu.
Family Foresters Workshop
Family Foresters Workshop, to be held Jan. 21 and Jan. 28 via Zoom, strengthens skills of consulting and service foresters. Topics include sustainable forest management, family forest economics; elk and variable density thinning; managing risk in prescribed fire; and more. Contact andyp@wsu.edu or Sean Alexander at sean.alexander@wsu.edu.
WSU Weather School
For tree fruit growers, the hybrid WSU Weather School, Feb. 4, examines climate trends, AgWeatherNet weather data and sensing, data quality, installation and maintenance, show-and-tell, and more.
Extension Forestry Winter School
Held online statewide Feb. 26, Winter School is a comprehensive workshop that covers a variety of forestry topics. Contact sean.alexander@wsu.edu. |
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