We're just over a week away from Ag Innovation Weekend, which will feature a tractor parade through the @pullman.wsu.edu campus & a tailgate! The parade starts at 1:30 on Oct. 3, going from Ferdinand's Lane up Stadium Ave, down Grimes Way, then around Valley Crest Village & ending at Ferdinand's.

#WSU researchers who are developing a practical way to produce healthy, sterile farmed rainbow trout. Sterility prevents escaped farmed fish from breeding w/wild fish & spreading traits that could disrupt ecosystems. It's supported w/a $1.5M award from 3 groups. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-...

New WSU-led research aims to transform U.S. fish farming

A new, WSU-led approach to fish breeding could help aquaculture grow safely and profitably, with support from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Troutlodge.

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This Friday is the first of 2 Harvest Markets. Come to Mooberry Track and Field from 4-6 pm & sample award-winning Cosmic Crisp® apples, Ferdinand’s ice cream, & other student-made products! You can see the Cosmic Crisp® hot air balloon, an 80-foot-tall red apple. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/game...

Game-week Harvest Markets to share tastes of WSU innovation

Campus visitors can meet Washington State University athletes and Butch T. Cougar while sampling award-winning Cosmic Crisp® apples, Ferdinand's ice cream, and other student-made products at two upcom...

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The #WSU Energy Program has released a new Residential Energy Code Calculator. Available on the WSU Energy Program website, the calculator streamlines energy code documentation for residential construction across Washington. @wsuextension.bsky.social #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...

WSU Energy Program launches Residential Energy Code Calculator

The WSU Energy Program has released a new tool that streamlines energy code documentation for residential construction across Washington.

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Congratulations to WSDA Director Derek Sandison, a valued member of CSANR’s Advisory Committee, on his election as president of NASDA. We’re grateful for his partnership and look forward to his leadership in this national role. agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/n...

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A new #WSU-led study maps where human-driven nutrient pollution poses the greatest threat to coastlines worldwide. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

Study maps where humans are driving harmful nutrient levels along coasts

Global projects calculates impacts of human activities in coastal waterway and identifies where the problems are most pressing..

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In his latest blog, Dean Khosla writes about Fall Fest, visits to @wsuvancouver.bsky.social and other stops on the west side, the CAHNRS exhibit at the WA State Fair & more! #GoCougs cahnrs.wsu.edu/seeing-is-be...

Seeing is believing: The power of land-grant engagement

To gain the truest understanding of our mission in CAHNRS, nothing beats being there in person. The power of the land-grant mission is best experienced not in reports or presentations, but in the clas...

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#WSU Clark County master gardener volunteers tackled a question about a common raspberry problem this week: root rot. Struggling plants & brown roots are telltale signs. What causes it & what can you do about it? Find out below.

In just over 2 weeks, CAHNRS & #WSU President Cantwell will host a tractor parade & tailgate on the @pullman.wsu.edu campus before the football game on Oct. 3. The parade will start around 1:30 with the tailgate to follow from 3-5 pm. #GoCougs

Join WSU Entomology Assistant Professor Priya Chakrabarti Basu & others next Tuesday for a discussion about why communication matters. #GoCougs More info: efa.wsu.edu/2026/09/14/s...

#WSU Extension, Partners for Rural Washington, & Zero Emissions Northwest are among the partners leading The Giving Grid, a program bringing solar energy & long-term savings to rural schools. 4 new installations now complete @ Colville School District! khq.com/news/colvill...

Colville School District receives solar energy installation through Giving Grid program

A $1.5 million solar energy installation has been finished at four Colville schools. The project was completely funded through The Giving Grid community solar program, which covered the full cost

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Join us for two free Harvest Markets on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2! Meet #WSU athletes and Butch T. Cougar while sampling Cosmic Crisp® apples, Ferdinand's ice cream, & other student-made products. Admission is free for all. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/game...

Game-week Harvest Markets to share tastes of WSU innovation

Campus visitors can meet Washington State University athletes and Butch T. Cougar while sampling award-winning Cosmic Crisp® apples, Ferdinand's ice cream, and other student-made products at two upcom...

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#WSU's National Urban Research & Extension Center & National League of Cities are launching the Building Integrated Agriculture Academy, featuring topics like environmental resilience, sustainability & food access. #GoCougs @wsuextension.bsky.social Learn more: news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-...

New WSU-backed academy aims to connect science to cities for food production

The National Urban Research and Extension Center is helping launch a course to help cities boost urban agriculture.

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#WSU Extension Lewis County Master Gardener volunteers are bringing hands-on gardening education to youth at the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center through a new outreach program. The produce they grow will be harvested & used in meal preparation. chronline.com/stories/lewi...

Lewis County Master Gardeners launch new program with Juvenile Detention Center - The Daily Chronicle

The WSU Lewis County Master Gardeners and the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center have launched a new program together aimed at teaching students gardening skills. It began when Mike McDonald &h...

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"Northwest Washington could be the fennel bulb–producing capital of the US based on the quality we can produce here." - Carol Miles, @wsuextension.bsky.social vegetable specialist tells @wastatemagazine.bsky.social. Sadly, demand isn't high enough yet. #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/f...

Fennel

The aromatic and whimsical vegetable is edible, foot to flower.

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Last year, more than 85,000 people visited the “Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington” exhibit in its first year at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The exhibit is expanding this year, as is #WSU’s role in the display. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/o... #GoCougs

“Our goal is to tell the story of the importance of Washington agriculture. We want to make people aware of how agriculture impacts their lives every day. #WSU plays an important role in that story.” magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/o... #GoCougs

“This exhibit is a powerful platform to celebrate our farmers and demonstrate the critical work #WSU does to support them and strengthen our food systems. I’m excited for fairgoers to experience this ... in a way that is both meaningful and easy to understand.” magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/o...

For hobbyists & specialty producers, a #WSU bigleaf maple syrup workshop will be offered Friday, Oct. 9, 3-6 p.m. in Olympia. Come learn how to create a unique product to share with family & friends or to sell! Check out the toolkit & website for info ⬇️. extension.wsu.edu/maplesyrup/w...

The number of gifts received, and money donated in support of #WSU’s food pantries more than doubled during this year’s Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/09...

WSU doubles amount of money raised during the Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge

The number of gifts received, and money donated in support of WSU’s food pantries more than doubled during this year’s Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge.

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Members of the Washington State University Board of Regents will gather on the Pullman campus for a series of meetings Sept. 17-18. https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2026/09/11/wsu-board-of-regents-host-meetings-on-pullman-campus-sept-17-18/ #GoCougs

WSU Board of Regents host meetings on Pullman campus Sept. 17-18

Meetings will take place inside the junior ballroom of the Compton Union Building, 1500 Glen Terrell Mall, and will also be available to watch via the university’s YouTube page.

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The Washington State Fair continues until 9/27 (closed Tuesdays), so you've got less than 2 weeks to check out the entertaining & educational Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington exhibit! #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/o...

Want to boost your gardening skills using the world-class #WSU Master Gardener curriculum without the volunteer requirement? Washington Green School offers the same core training through its certificate course. Registration open through Sept. 30! #GoCougs extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/ev...

Great work from our #WSU Energy Program in providing lower-income residents in Stevens County with no-cost duct sealing to improve the energy efficiency of their homes! ⬇️ #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/news/2026/09...

WSU Energy Program and KW Energy help rural homeowners improve energy efficiency

The WSU Energy Program is partnering with KW Energy to help lower-income residents in rural Stevens County improve the energy efficiency of their homes through no-cost duct sealing.

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A cutting-edge snapshot of how food scientists & technologists are improving food safety nationwide. #WSU Professor Susie Craig breaks down just five of the newest ways in 60 seconds. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm...

🍇 Grapevines are pretty much weeds. 🍇 So what does "healthy soil" mean for Washington vineyards? csanr.wsu.edu/healthy-soil... #WSU #WeedsToWine

What Does Healthy Soil Mean for Washington Vineyards?

A long-term WSU study is identifying which soil-health practices support resilient vineyards.

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The next session in the Anaerobic Dairy Digester Webinar Series will cover nutrient management and permitting. 🗓️ Sept 15 ⏰ 10am PDT 🎟️ Free to attend energy.wsu.edu/digester-web...

Anaerobic Dairy Digester Webinar Series

This webinar series will explore the economic, regulatory, and technological aspects of implementing anaerobic dairy digesters in Washington.

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A Remembrance Service for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is taking place in the Terrell Library Atrium on Friday, Sept. 11. The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/09/02/wsu-university-of-idaho-come-together-to-commemorate-25th-anniversary-of-9-11/

WSU, University of Idaho come together to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11

A Remembrance Service for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is taking place in the Terrell Library Atrium on Friday, Sept. 11.

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We had a great turnout for the CAHNRS Fall Festival last night! Thanks to everyone who stopped by. #GoCougs More photos here: www.flickr.com/photos/cahnr...

#ThrowbackThursday to the time when Jack “The Throwin Samoan” Thompson told us "It's not ice cream, it's Ferdinand's!" Was it just this summer? Sure, but it's still completely accurate! #GoCougs www.tiktok.com/@wsucahnrs/v...

It’s not ice cream, it’s Ferdinand’s! It’s throwback Thursday to Jack Thompson eating as much Ferdinand’s as he could at @CougsFirst! QB Classic! What’s your favorite flavor? #ferdinands #icecream An...

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