Pacific Northwest
COVID-19 agriculture regulations present challenges to Washington growers
Washington State University Extension faculty and staff are working to provide training and resources to Washington’s agriculture industry as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Washington state. “COVID-19 is affecting the food supply chain,” said... more »
X-disease phytoplasma vector management for 2020
Managing the leafhopper vectors of X-disease phytoplasma postharvest is important this season to slow the spread of the pathogen. Here we cover basic considerations. Keep in mind there are many unknowns about these leafhoppers and... more »
Wheeler joins Agricultural Technology and Production Management Program
Teacher and scientist Tadd Wheeler is joining Washington State University's Agricultural Technology and Production Management Program, helping prepare students for promising careers that blend technological know-how with modern agriculture. Starting on July 15, Wheeler will... more »
Ganjyal directs food safety efforts as WSU School of Food Science interim director
As interim director of the School of Food Science, Girish Ganjyal leads Washington State University education, research, and outreach in food safety, dairy science, and healthier, more valuable products. An associate professor and Extension food... more »
Virtual Cherry Field Day scheduled for July 6 in Washington state
Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension and Oregon State University Extension Service will conduct a Virtual Cherry Field Day on July 6 from 10 a.m-11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. The session will be broadcast live... more »
New degree in place for wine students at Washington State University
Students can now earn a bachelor’s degree in viticulture and enology from Washington State University. After the Washington State University (WSU) Board of Regents approved the new Bachelor of Science degree in May, the Northwest... more »
Representatives call for inclusion of apple growers in pandemic relief efforts
House of Representatives' Anthony Brindisi and Elise Stefanik of New York, and Dan Newhouse of Washington led a bipartisan call of 25 members of Congress to demand the United States Department of Agriculture include American... more »
Washington apples specialty license plates available July 1
With much anticipation, the Washington apples specialty license plates will make their debut July 1. Washington drivers may order the plates for their licensed vehicles from the Department of Licensing website here. According to a... more »
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