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Washington State University will lead a new research institute that pairs artificial intelligence (AI) with human knowledge to tackle some of agriculture’s biggest challenges: labor, water, weather, and climate change. |
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A unique stand of nearly 100 pine trees collected from around the world survived 45 years at WSU's Lind Dryland Research Station, before succumbing to wildfire this summer. |
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The crop year of 2021 has been one of the most challenging years we've experienced. WSU's Aaron Esser shares his experience with crop insurance and a few points to keep in mind. |
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Helping greet fellow Cougs as they come back to Pullman, CAHNRS students put finishing touches to the 2021 Welcome Home crop mural on Fulfs family farm. |
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WSU scientists are working to develop a better, more sustainable mulch and weed blocker for organic farmers. The end product could save resources and keep plastic out of the environment. |
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The latest free guide from WSU Extension highlights annual performance at WSU’s Wilke Research and Extension Farm at Davenport, Wash. |
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Upcoming Events
Livestock and Pasture Management Workshop
In this Small Acreage Program workshop, August 25 on Zoom, learn how to improve and renovate your pasture, and find out which grass mixes are best for our climate. Presented by WSU Clark County Extension and the Clark County Public Works Clean Water Program.
Green Thumb Lecture: Soil Amendments
WSU Master Gardener Zoom presentation, Aug. 26, teaches home growers how to improve soil cost-effectively and sustainably.
Washington Tree Farm Fall Forestry Seminars
The Washington Tree Farm Program hosts two different series of Fall Forestry Seminars—Sept. 10 and 11 for western Washington forest owners and partners; and Sept. 9, 16, and 23 for eastern Washington. The westside session explores stand dynamics, and includes a presentation on early-stage forest and their management; a talk on thinning strategies in older forests; and farm tours in Chehalis and Oakville. The eastside theme is disturbance fundamentals, with talks on the natural history of the region, salvaging timber, fire and smoke issues, and climate change.
Fall hybrid forestry short course for NE Washington
The hybrid Northwest Washington Coached Planning Forest Stewardship Shortcourse runs Sept. 20 through Nov. 17, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The course is being held both in-person and as an online option; $100.
Sustainable Small-Scale Farming and Ranching course
Co-sponsored by WSU Snohomish County Extension, this 12-week course gives participants a broad overview of production and marketing options for today’s small farm. Runs Tuesday evenings, Sept. 21 through Dec. 7. It's part of the Cultivating Success series, helping connect new farmers with established ones. |
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