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With millions in grant funding, local scientists are tackling food waste in ways that could change the way we shop and eat.

With spring in full swing, a bacterial threat is creeping into orchards. Keep your ears open for tips to protect those precious trees!

CAHNRS is gearing up for exciting changes under Hewitt’s guidance, as she steps into her new role this May.

In a world where fruit diseases loom large, a new tool could be the game changer local tree fruit growers have been waiting for.

What's being done at Washington State University to make sure to current and future issues in the wine industry are addressed.

What are some of the newest cherry varieties that Washington State University is working on, and when will we see them at our local grocery store?  WSU's Per McCord looks to answer those questions.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Grain growers from across the region are invited to Washington State University’s Lind Dryland Research Station to see first-hand the latest research on new grain varieties, crop rotations and much more.  Surendra Singh, Director of the Lind station, said while many growers see the numbers and data on the work taking place at WSU, he said there’s something special about seeing and touching the wor

Due to federal cuts and changes in D.C., Washington State University’s Bread Lab announced last month it has been ordered to cease spending a five-year, $10 million Soil to Society grant.  The funding came through the USDA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s Sustainable Agriculture Systems program.  WSU said they were in yea...

The Washington State Wine Commission will host a WAVEx Wednesday May 14th focused on tannins in wine.  Melissa Hansen has a preview of the upcoming event.       If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquareme... Read More ...

Washington State University’s 2025 Viticulture Intern Boot Camp is slated for May 20th, at WSU’s IAREC in Prosser.  WSU said this all-day workshop is targeted to provide a baseline level of knowledge to company interns specializing in activities or training related to viticulture in the state.  Organizers said the...