Following is a chronological list of news articles relating to WSU Extension.
Resistant, dryland variety
Barley name honors longtime plant breeder
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - After more than 22 years of breeding wheat for WSU, Steve Lyon never expected to make a name for himself in the barley field.[more]
Cougar ale on the way
Hop researchers learn advanced brewing techniques
PROSSER, Wash. - In 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. founder Ken Grossman effectively put the Cascade hop of Yakima, Wash., on the map. More than three decades later, WSU researchers recently interned with Sierra Nevada master brewers [more]
Study published
Flower power fights orchard pests
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WENATCHEE, Wash. - WSU researchers have found they can control one of fruit growers' more severe pests, aphids, with a remarkably benign tool: [more]
Natural alternatives
Honey bee essay earns 4-H teen a national award
ENUMCLAW, Wash. - She’s careful to stay out of the way when they come near but Elise Dunning is now a huge advocate of the small honey bee. Recently awarded first place in the National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest,
June 1
Learn to start and succeed at growing mushrooms
EVERETT, Wash. - Edible mushrooms can be a great small-scale crop for anyone with the right techniques and a little patience. Washington State University Extension will hold a workshop about starting a fungi farm 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at [more]
Deadline June 3
Farmers must decide on participation in farm subsidy
DAVENPORT, Wash. – Farmers need to decide by June 3 whether or not to participate in the federal ACRE (Average Crop Revenue Election) farm subsidy program for 2013. Below are some information and suggestions[more]
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