WSU Potato Alert – Heat Stress
WSU POTATO ALERTS HEAT STRESS WHAT IS HEAT STRESS? Potatoes can suffer from heat stress when temperatures rise. Heat stress severity depends on (1) how hot it gets, (2) the…
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Bees Evolved From Ancient Supercontinent, Diversified Faster than Suspected
The first bees evolved on an ancient supercontinent more than 120 million years ago, diversifying faster and spreading wider than previously suspected, a new study shows. Led by Washington State…
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Japanese Beetles Could Spread Throughout Washington State in 20 Years
Without intervention, the colorful but devastating Japanese beetle could make its way across the evergreen state within two decades, according to a study of their potential dispersion. The iridescent, green-and-copper…
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Are You a Farmer or Rancher?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and members of the Cooperative Extension System want your input on the financial needs and priorities of farm and ranch families. Better understanding the…
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WSU Extension Hosts In-Person Produce Safety Training
Washington State University Extension offers the Produce Safety Alliance Grower’s Training courses at four different locations in Washington this spring. The courses are aimed at fruit and vegetable growers and…
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National AI Research Institute for Ag to be Led by WSU
With a new $20 million federal grant, Washington State University (WSU) will lead a multi-institutional research institute to develop artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to tackle some of agriculture’s biggest challenges…
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WSU Provides MH-30 Use and Application Notes
This information was compiled by Carrie Wohleb, Washington State University (WSU) Extension, with input from Tim Waters, WSU Extension, and Mark Pavek, WSU Horticulture. We have been getting a lot…
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Aphids Management as Numbers Increase
Potato fields usually harbor a lot of predator insects (like big-eyed bugs, damsel bugs, ladybird beetles, and more) that help to control aphid populations. Unfortunately, they may not be able…
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