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Bugs & Blights Series Tackles Apple Maggot, Carpenter Ants and Canada Thistle
EVERETT, Wash. – Washington State University Snohomish County Extension’s popular Bugs & Blights workshop series in May will focus on the identification and management of three common pests. Apple maggots and carpenter ants are common in western Washington and often devastating insect pests, and Canada Thistle is one of the region’s most pernicious weeds. The workshop will feature a combination of lecture, laboratory and field work. Read more »
WSU to Host 78th State FFA Convention May 14-17
PULMAN, Wash. – More than 2,500 FFA members, teachers and parents from around Washington state are expected to attend the 78th Washington State FFA Convention, Wednesday, May 14, through Saturday, May 17, 2008. Read more »
Public Dedication Set for New Memorial for Memorial Highway
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – The public is invited to the dedication ceremony to be held Memorial Day weekend for a new marker to restore the memorial significance of Memorial Highway, State Route 536, west of Mount Vernon. Read more »
WSU Snohomish County Extension Presents Farmer-to-Farmer Series
EVERETT, Wash. – Washington State University Snohomish County Extension is presenting a series of farmer-to-farmer tours this spring and summer. The purpose is to create opportunities for farmers to share information and expertise. Read more »
WSU Extension Workshop: Basic Winemaking with an Emphasis on Using Maritime Grapes
Mount Vernon, Wash. - If you are a Westside winemaker, in the early phases of opening a winery, planning to open a winery, or just dreaming about it, Washington State University Extension has a workshop for you. Read more »
WSU, Bee Industry Dedicate Funds to Study Colony Collapse Causes
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University scientists and Pacific Northwest beekeepers are joining forces to find out what is causing the mysterious Colony Collapse Disorder that has wiped out thousands of hives throughout the region over the past several years. Read more » 
Pierce President-elect of American Society of Agronomy
PULLMAN, Wash. – Fran Pierce, director of Washington State University’s Center for Precision Agricultural Systems and a professor in the crop and soil sciences department, has been elected 2009 president-elect of the American Society of Agronomy. He will take office as association president in 2010. Read more »
Von Wettstein Receives NIH Award to Develop Wheat Free of Harmful Gluten Proteins
PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State University researcher Diter von Wettstein has been awarded a four-year, $837,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to further his work on developing wheat varieties safe to eat for people who have Celiac disease. Read more »
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April 21 - WSU Offers First Online Certificate in Organic Ag in United States 
April 17 - WSU Scientist Receives $510,000 Bioenergy Grant
April 10 - Growing Better Biofuel Feedstock Focus of $840,000 USDA Grant to WSU
April 8 - Historic WSU Center Changes Ownership, Mission; Focuses on Sustainability
April 7 - Wine Grape Growers Must Face Reality
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An increasing number farmers in the Columbia Basin who grow crops under irrigation are adopting High Residue Farming practices that not only conserve soil and water, but also improve the soils they are farming. There's a welcome bonus; they are saving expensive diesel as well. Read more »
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Future of Farming Project Aims to Keep Agriculture Profitable
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