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On August 15th, Dr. Wendy Powers became the new dean of Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences, replacing Dr. Andre Wright who left for the University of Oklahoma in April 2021.  But, the College of Ag was not without leadership during that time. Between Dr. W ...

One of the many research projects funded by the 2018 Farm Bill looks to help cherry growers detect little cherry virus.  Washington Farm Bureau member April Clayton said the disease infects cherry trees through insects.   “Basically, once they bite or land on the tree, the pathogens from the bugs transfer to the trees, and then the tree becomes infected. It leaves the fruit...

Washington State University's Pete Jacoby talks about the latest sensor research when it comes to grape irrigation across the PNW.   Pacific Northwest Ag Network: Wine Minute: How Do Sensors Benefit Irrigation? on Apple Podcasts   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Earlier this summer, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture awarded 25 scholarships worth $108,000 to students so they could pursue scientific research advancing the wine industry.  The scholarships went to individuals across the United States and Canada, including several right here in the Pacific Northwest.     ...

In an effort to strengthen the Washington farm workforce and encourage people to seek jobs and in ag labor, and stay in ag labor, the state recently rolled out a new program designed to improve managers.  Ofelio Borges with the Washington State Department of Agriculture said currently many of the people in supervisory roles were not given the leadership training needed to ensure workers are treate

Washington's state 4-H livestock judging contest is on the move.  WSU announced Thursday the contest, set for Saturday, will take place at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake, WA.  The annual event is typically held in September at the Washington state fairgrounds in Puyallup. “The Grant...

Later this summer, Washington State University will have a new leader for the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources Sciences.  Dr. Wendy Powers currently leads statewide ag research and extension for the University of California system.  Sh...

The University of Idaho confirmed late last week the detection of stripe rust in the southern portion of the state.  The rust was found in breeding plots near Buhl.  The breeding line was reportedly significantly infected, but isolated, meaning the infections were not widespread in the field. UI sa...

After a two-year hiatus, Washington State University returned to in person meetings during last week’s Lind Field Day in central Washington.  Clark Neely, researcher at WSU said many consider field days as an opportunity for researchers to talk at growers, but he noted these events are a two-way street. “I...

With the cool, wet weather of the spring, plant growth for many crops has been slowed considerably. But that does not mean pest activity has slowed as well. Washington State University’s Dr. Tim Waters said the slower growth rates allows pests and diseases to out compete the crop for needed resources. A g ...