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In 2021, the Chuweah Creek Fire burned more than 30,000 acres of Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation land, timber, and range.
To help the land recover, youth partnered with Washington State University Extension to create seed bombs: clay balls of soil and seeds dispersed to start new generations of native plants. |
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A scientific team has found a class of compounds that contribute to smoke impact in wine and grapes.
"There’s been a missing link until now,” says Tom Collins, WSU assistant professor of grape and wine chemistry. |
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For the fifth time, student-made ice cream from WSU won the American Society of Animal Sciences’ coveted Big Scoop. The secret to our success might be in the milk: Cougs are involved in every step of its journey from cow to cone. |
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Studying soil health, pollinators, grape pests, and food science, four WSU graduate students recently earned acceptance into the prestigious Rockey FFAR Fellows Program. |
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Honey bee reproduction expert Sue Cobey narrates a step-by-step video on instrumental insemination of honey bee queens, along with specialized beekeeping practices to enhance success. It's part of a series including videos and a podcast. |
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Irrigation plays an essential role in the state’s agricultural and natural resources economy. The latest guides from WSU Extension examine irrigated ag practices and efficiencies on either side of Washington state. |
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Upcoming Events
Know Barley Know Beer Workshop
WSU experts host a malt barley-focused field tour and malt analysis workshop, noon Thursday, July 14, at Spillman Farm, Pullman. Tour barley plots, join a malt quality workshop with hot steep and wort tasting of upcoming WSU malting lines. RSVP to bob.brueggeman@wsu.edu.
Smart Orchard Field Day- Nutrition & Heat Stress Management
At this field day, July 26 at Grandview Smart Orchard, learn from WSU research teams about the use of new technologies for orchard management related to nutrition, heat stress, and water use.
Webinar: Bigleaf Maple Syrup
Extension Forestry hosts two free Summer 2022 Bigleaf Maple Syrup Webinars, July 27. In this introductory webinar for beginners, we explain the basics of bigleaf maple syrup production at the hobbyist scale, including equipment, weather and site conditions, tapping, and more. Another hands-on workshop is slated for Aug. 20.
Día de Campo- Nutrición y Manejo de Estrés por Calor
Los invitamos a participar en este evento, en donde equipos de investigación de WSU compartirán información sobre el uso de nuevas tecnologías para el manejo de nutrición, estres por calor y del uso del agua en huertos comerciales; Julio 27, Grandview Smart Orchard. Evento dado en Español.
Vetter Farm Open House
Join WSU Extension Forestry and agriculture experts at the WSU Vetter Demonstration Farm open house, July 30 near Deer Park, Wash. Learn about forestry and agricultural demonstrations taking place through WSU, Stevens County Conservation District, and other community partners. A Forest and Farm Field Day will also be held at the Vetter Farm this September. See details this summer at forestry.wsu.edu.
Smart Orchard Field Day- New Technologies
August 2 at Grandview Smart Orchard, network and learn about emerging technologies from tech providers involved in the Washington Fruit Smart Orchard Project.
Steve Stinson Legacy Family Forest Field Day
WSU Extension Foresters host the Stinson Legacy Family Forest Field Day for Southwest Washington, Aug. 13, at Winlock. Gain practical information on managing and stewarding forest lands; topics include chainsaw safety and maintenance, forest health, wildlife habitat and management, planting, taxes, landowner assistance, wildfire protection, and more.
Vashon Forest Owners Field Day
WSU Extension Foresters hosts a Forest Owners Field Day, Aug. 27 on Vashon Island. Find tips, demonstrations, and hands-on practice to help Washington residents maintain healthy forests.
Forest Coached Planning- Conway and Preston
Two WSU Extension Forest Stewardship Coached Planning Courses are planned for late summer and fall: The Preston course runs Tuesday evenings Sept. 6-Nov. 1; The Conway course is Thursday evenings Sept. 8-Nov. 3. This comprehensive forestry class will help you get the most out of the land you love; includes a Saturday field trip.
Save the date: Fall Forestry Seminar
The Washington Tree Farm Program will hold their annual Fall Forestry Seminar for western Washington, Sept. 16-17. Join experts from WSU Extension and other partners for a rotation of forestry classes. |
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