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Lessons from fires of the past can help Northwest residents prepare for wildfires to come—and help forests adapt to an era of fire.
“I want people to think about their forest,” says Forester Sean Alexander. “Have I protected the things that are most important to me?" |
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Sharing tips, technology, and hands-on practice to help Washingtonians maintain healthy forests and pastures, Extension Foresters will host the annual Forest and Range Owners Field Day at Chewelah. |
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WSU Wheat and Small Grains crop tours return to fields across the Inland Northwest this June and July. View field trials and interact with WSU and allied scientists at 27 locations in Washington, Oregon, and northern Idaho, beginning June 1 at Connell and Horse Heaven. |
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Developing a new generation of flavorful sweet cherries that ripen earlier and are more practical to grow, scientists at WSU joined forces with researchers at Sun World, a global fruit company. |
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After teaching her first class of high school students about the world of agriculture, Nicole Snyder proudly carried the banner of her college during WSU's spring commencement. |
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New and revised guides from WSU Extension help agricultural producers understand how to improve irrigated farming in south-central Washington; manage vineyard insect pests; and learn how to establish a strong hops farm. |
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Upcoming Events
2022 Viticulture Intern Boot Camp
All-day workshop, May 24, 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.
Roots of Resilience Grazing Conference
Set for May 25 and 26, Roots of Resilience is dedicated to regenerating grasslands of the Pacific Northwest. Learn low-stress livestock handling; gain hands-on experience with soil health assessment techniques for cropland and rangeland.
2022 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series
Led by a panel of scientists, growers, and experts, these virtual meet-ups look at challenges, best practices, and new recommendations for orchard labor and technology; 4 to 6 p.m. June 2, talk about grower experiences with labor; on June 16, learn about labor with a specialist panel.
104th Annual Lind Field Day
Learn about the latest research on crops and practices for dryland farming at the Lind Field Day, June 16, at Lind Dryland Research Station. Research presentations will focus on WEEDit sprayer technology; winter, club, and spring wheat breeding; pennycress research; and wheat diseases and the Plant Diagnostic Clinic. |
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