Below is an example of where the "maximize diversity" principle of soil health fails, at least in terms of soil organic matter. And is why I like "maximize photosynthesis" better. csanr.wsu.edu/maximize-and-m…

Ending a SIX YEAR field study. Now that's science. #GoCougs

A brave new approach | Washington State Magazine | Washington State University magazine.wsu.edu/2025/04/25/a-b… via Washington State Magazine

AgWest gift to enhance capacity at WSU’s new Plant Growth Facility news.wsu.edu/news/2025/07/0…

A new publication from CSANR's Alex Kirkpatrick shows that the knowledge deficit hypothesis (KDH) is not supported. KDH = If only they knew the facts, they would support xyz. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/HowToShareScie… #HardToShareWithThatPaywall #DialogNotData #WSU

A new $500,000 pledge from AgWest Farm Credit will support enhanced greenhouse & research capacity @ #WSU's Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center through the new Plant Growth Facility. Thank you AgWest for your support! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/agwest…

If you're a grower/rancher/producer in the Walla Walla area, the Washington Department of Ecology wants to hear from you. #WAAgriculture #WAdrought #wallawalla #climatechange WA Department of Ecology pnwag.net/walla-walla-ba…

Raised on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, these cherries could be "climate smart." Range of practices = more tools to fight climate change. Read the "Organic and Climate-Smart Ag Report" 🔗 csanr.wsu.edu/news #GrandpasCherriesTakeOnClimateChange #Organic #WSU

WA dairies can lead on climate action. ✅ Cut methane with digesters & feed additives ✅ Boost soil health with compost ✅ Keep farmland working = lower emissions Read the new report on organic and climate-smart ag: csanr.wsu.edu/organic-climat… #LessMethaneMoreMilk #WSU

On the compost scene since before compost was cool. 🔗csanr.wsu.edu/the-dirt-on-co… #DecadesOfDirty #HotCompost #WSU

🌱 Ag tools for climate resilience: ✅Cover crops ✅ Compost & manure ✅ No/reduced tillage ✅ Perennial crops ✅ Biochar/soil amendments ✅ Double cropping/no fallow 🔗 csanr.wsu.edu/organic-climat… 📸 Leslie Michel #CoverCrops #SoilHealth #WSU

#WSU Tree Fruit Extension held their Pear Integrated Pest Management Field Day earlier this month. Industry members learned more about IPM application, reducing broad spectrum insecticide use, increased natural enemies & biological control, & better fruit quality. #GoCougs

Oregon and Washington pastures continue to dry out at a brisk rate. #ORAgriculture #WAAgriculture #livestock #cattle #pnwweather pnwag.net/pastures-conti…

🚛 Transport, diet & food waste. Ag’s climate impact goes beyond the field. A report from CSANR, @scc_gov & KR Creative Strategies calls for whole-system thinking. 🔗 csanr.wsu.edu/organic-climat… #DontAskMeToPullOverSoYouCanTakeAPicture #WSU

Rumors about #powderymildew are flying around. WSU CAHNRS' #winterwheat breeder Dr. Arron Carter quells those rumors: smallgrains.wsu.edu/pmildew/ #smallgrains #fieldfire #palouse #easternwawheat #wheatharvest25 #WheatHarvest #wheatdust #wheatfires WSU Extension WA Grain Commission

CSANR announces BIOAg awards! Since 2020, researchers have turned $1.46M in investments from BIOAg grants into $20M+ in extramural funding. Projects:🔗csanr.wsu.edu/news #KillerROI #BIOAg #WSU 📸 Seedcorn maggot: Whitney Cranshaw, CSU, bugwood dot org