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Washington Wine Commission To Host Smoke Exposure Webinar
Washington Wine Commission To Host Smoke Exposure Webinar
Washington Wine Commission To Host Smoke Exposure Webinar
The Washington Wine Commission will host a WAVEx webinar later this month focused on the impact wildfire smoke has on grapes and wine.  Washington State University's Dr. Tom Collins will lead the webinar, and talk about his research and findings when it comes to smoke exposure.  Collins...
Washington Wine Survey Now Open
Washington Wine Survey Now Open
Washington Wine Survey Now Open
The Washington wine industry's annual research survey is now open.  The Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Technical Group have combined efforts this year to reduce duplication in the number of industry surveys.  The Com...
What Impact Will A Lack Of A Farm Bill Have On Washington?
What Impact Will A Lack Of A Farm Bill Have On Washington?
What Impact Will A Lack Of A Farm Bill Have On Washington?
The agriculture community is still holding its breath that Congress will pass a one-year Farm Bill Extension, allowing lawmakers to address the issue in 2025.  But, what happens if the extension gets tied up in D.C. bickering?   Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison said the state will feel a direct impact in a variety of ways.   “Our ...
Newhouse Hopeful Current Farm Bill Proposal Will Be Passed In '25
Newhouse Hopeful Current Farm Bill Proposal Will Be Passed In '25
Newhouse Hopeful Current Farm Bill Proposal Will Be Passed In '25
Baring a complete change in the mentality in D.C., the passage of a new Farm Bill before the 118th Congress comes to an end looks very unlikely.  Dan Newhouse, Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, said he is incredibly disappointed that despite having good legislation to vote on, lawmakers couldn’t get a new Farm Bill across the finish line this year.   “The a...
INN Named Licensing Partner For New WSU Apple
INN Named Licensing Partner For New WSU Apple
INN Named Licensing Partner For New WSU Apple
Washington State University announced last week that International New-Varieties Network LLC of Ephrata, WA, has been named the exclusive global licensing partner for its new apple variety.  WSU said the company will manage sales of licensed WA 64 trees and budwood to growers for planting or grafting in orchards, as well as license the new apple’s forthcoming trademark to fruit packers and markete
WSU Extension Works To Address Food Safety
WSU Extension Works To Address Food Safety
WSU Extension Works To Address Food Safety
Billions of dollars in the economy and the health of millions of people in Washington depend on safe-to-eat foods in grocery stores, farmers markets and restaurants.  Three Washington State University Extension professions are working to ensure that meals and snacks are safe to consume, locally, nationally and even internationally.  Claire ...
WSU’s McCluskey Named IAAE President
WSU’s McCluskey Named IAAE President
WSU’s McCluskey Named IAAE President
Washington State University’s Jill McCluskey was recently elected president of the International Association of Agricultural Economists.  McCluskey has been a member of the IAAE for many years, as an opportunity to network, collaborate and share research at international conferences.  She said she’...
WSU’s Beers Honored By ESA
WSU’s Beers Honored By ESA
WSU’s Beers Honored By ESA
Congratulations to Washington State University entomologist Elizabeth Beers, who was named an Entomological Society Fellow this summer.  For nearly four decades, Beers has worked to stop insect pests that spread damage and disease in Pacific Northwest apple, cherry, and pear orchards while training the next generation of scientists.    ...
WSU Economists Working To Review Snake River Breaching Analysis
WSU Economists Working To Review Snake River Breaching Analysis
WSU Economists Working To Review Snake River Breaching Analysis
Scientists with Washington State University’s Freight Policy Transportation Institute are reaching out to regional stakeholders as part of a newly launched independent review of a state-contacted analysis of transport impacts from potential breaching of the four lower Snake Rivers dams.  The...

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