NuPhy gives new life to Phytelligence tissue culture technology from WSU
The reboot, backed by Spokane-based Cowles Co., aims to focus on tree fruit industry needs for propagation and genetic testing.
Crop estimates and smoke taint talks at Day 2 of the Grape Society meeting
Grape harvest in 2020 fell far below recent averages for both juice and wine grapes in Washington, according to industry
Syngenta announces scholarship program
Agricultural students in post-secondary education are eligible to compete for up to $15,000 in total scholarship awards for next year
Grape Society annual meeting starts off with soil and weed management talks
A Washington State University soil scientist and a Cornell University weed scientist kicked off the 49th annual Washington State Grape
WSU finishes Plant Sciences Building in Pullman
On Nov. 16, Washington State University celebrated the opening of its new $66 million Plant Sciences Building on the Pullman
Individual and alumni volunteers recognized by Washington Apple Education Foundation
The Washington Apple Education Foundation, WAEF, presented the nonprofit’s 2020 Individual Volunteer of the Year Award to Courtney Lane of
Washington dings more than 20 farms for COVID-19 violations
Coronavirus-related violations account for about 15 percent of Washington’s farms dinged by health and safety regulators in 2020. The state
“Bid for Bottles — Holiday Edition” online wine auction announced
The Auction of Washington Wines, AWW, will hold its first-ever “Bid for Bottles — Holiday Edition” online auction Nov. 23
Karen Lewis named director for WSU Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Unit
After more than 30 years working with tree fruit growers as an extension specialist in the Columbia Basin, Karen Lewis
WA Supreme Court rules ag overtime exemption unconstitutional
In a 5–4 vote, the state Supreme Court of Washington has ruled that agricultural workers, at least those who work