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Washington State University's newly approved Department of Viticulture and Enology seeks a founding department chair to lead and guide the unit’s future research, teaching, and outreach. |
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Beekeepers have a new resource if they suspect an invasive giant hornet is attacking their honey bee colonies.
“We want to dispel some of the fear that beekeepers have been feeling around Asian giant hornets,” said Kelly Kulhanek. |
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Prized by growers and gardeners, a beloved flower faces major challenges from several different, damaging viruses. WSU's Hanu Pappu partnered with the American Dahlia Society to encourage virus-halting practices. |
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Competing against two other universities, WSU Animal Sciences students used analytical, research, and communications skills to evaluate a large working dairy’s operation and finances. |
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The Western redcedar is an iconic Pacific Northwest tree, but it may need human help to stay healthy. Joseph Hulbert is enlisting citizen scientists to learn whether trees adapted to climate in Oregon are better suited for a drier, warmer environment. |
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WSU Small Grains' Wheat Beat host Drew Lyon explores new avenues in sensor technology with Joaquin Casanova, USDA research agricultural engineer. |
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Upcoming Events
Beef Youth Livestock Field Day
WSU and University of Idaho Extension host the 2022 Beef Youth Livestock Field Day, March 26, at Moscow. 4-H and FFA members can learn about health, selection, handling, fitting, and showing.
Produce Safety Alliance Remote Grower Training
Remote training for fruit and vegetable growers as well as others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices, and more, is March 30-31.
Extension Loggers Workshop
Loggers play a vital role in the health and well-being of forests and timber communities, and need special knowledge and skills to provide and protect wood, wildlife, water, and recreational opportunities. Extension Foresters host the Loggers Workshop, April 8, on emerging topics.
Forest Stewardship in a Changing Climate
Learn how to help your trees be more resilient to climate change in this free Extension-hosted virtual symposium, beginning April 21.
Variable Density Thinning Workshops
WSU Extension Foresters host a set of workshops on variable density thinning, which can help small forest owners enhance and benefit from their lands. On April 26 and 28, tour two projects at Seaquest and Nisqually State Park, and learn about landowner objectives, impacts on forest succession and health, benefits to wildlife, and more.
Southwest Washington Forest Stewardship Coached Planning
WSU Extension hosts Spring 2022 Forest Stewardship Coached Planning Courses aimed at Southwest Washington forest owners and professionals; on Tuesdays starting May 3, Wednesdays starting May 4. This comprehensive forestry class will help landowners achieve goals for ecosystem health, harvest income, family ties, and peace and quiet.
Airblast Spray Application and Modeling Conference
This three-day conference for tree fruit and grape growers, May 16-18, covers airblast spray application practices in orchards and vineyards, decision support tools, and drift modeling support. Gain knowledge for better stewardship of pesticides.
2022 Viticulture Intern Boot Camp
All-day workshop, May 25, gives company interns a baseline of knowledge of the growing season, pest and disease scouting, yield estimation, fertilizers, and more. Includes in-class and in-vineyard experiences. |
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