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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#WSU Extension C.A.R.E.S. will join community partners tomorrow from 3-7 p.m. in Arlington, WA, for mental health education & outreach activities in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/ev...

#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.

Great work from our #WSU NUREC crew, bringing together people nationwide to reenvision what food systems can look like in high population centers! #GoCougs

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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-...

#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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"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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#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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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...

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...

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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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...

Interested in starting a small farm? Wonder what it would take & if you’re ready? #WSU Extension's Cultivating Success program is a self-paced online class designed to help you create a plan of action for achieving your small farm goals. cultivatingsuccess.wsu.edu/explore-your...

Earlier this summer, nearly 150 young people attended this year’s @wsuextension.bsky.social 4-H Teen Conference on the @pullman.wsu.edu campus. Teens from across our state got leadership development, college readiness workshops, & many other opportunities. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/4-h-...

4-H Teen Conference participants explore future careers, gain leadership skills

Washington high schoolers built leadership skills, explored careers, prepared for their futures, and took part in hands-on service projects during the Washington State 4-H Teen Conference in Pullman.

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Too much garden produce? This week’s #WSU Food Safety in a Minute podcast shares resources and ideas for finding tested, safe canning recipes. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm...

FSM 401: Preserved Relishes and Salads: Small Jars, Big Flavor, Safe Results

Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Did you know the National Center for Home Food Preservation offers research-based, tested recipes for ...

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Strong financial management can improve a farm’s resilience, even when producers have little control over commodity prices, input costs, interest rates, or weather. #WSU specialist Jon Paul Driver shares 10 tips for disciplined financial decisions. #GoCougs smallgrains.wsu.edu/bottomline/

10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Farm’s Bottom Line

Here are ten practical steps every producer can take to strengthen the business side of the farm.

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#WSU Master Gardener volunteers of Clark County answered a great question this week: What’s behind all that webbing at the tips of tree branches, and are the insects causing it harming the tree? 🧵

Have you ever eaten 2 Cosmic Crisp® apples that grew on the same tree? If you didn't pick them, then it's possible but unlikely. Love this quirky Q&A from New Hampshire Public Radio featuring @wsuextension.bsky.social's Thiago Campbell. #GoCougs www.nhpr.org/environment/...

Charles buys a lot of apples. Is he ever eating fruit from the same tree?

An apple's journey from orchard to store is long, winding, and full of opportunities to get mixed up with fruit from another tree.

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Emerald ash borer has been detected in Washington state for the first time. This invasive beetle kills nearly 100% of infested ash trees. This publication from #WSU Extension experts can help you ID the beetle & manage the outbreak. pubs.extension.wsu.edu/product/mana...

Managing Emerald Ash Borer in Washington State

The emerald ash borer is an invasive, wood-boring beetle that causes nearly 100% mortality in infested ash trees: learn how to identify this pest and the latest management recommendations.

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A powerful reminder of how 4-H can create meaningful, lifelong relationships that span the globe. Fun to see these reunions decades in the making! #GoCougs

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Hanako Matusmoto & Melissa Nissen met as teens in 1994 as part of a 4-H exchange program. This summer, they reunited when Matusmoto came back w/the same Japanese program as a chaperone to current students. And lived w/Nissen again! news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/fami...

The new series "Wildfire Food Safety: Making Safe Choices After a Wildfire" offers practical, research-based guidance for those across Wash. & the Pacific Northwest affected by fires. The series comes from longtime #WSU Professor & food safety expert Susie Craig.

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@wsuextension.bsky.social has released a new podcast series that answers a variety of questions about food safety in the aftereffects of a fire. Listen to these seven 1-minute podcasts for tips on frozen foods, gardens, & more. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/spec...

Susie Craig, host of the Food Safety in a Minute podcast & #WSU Extension food safety expert, discusses current lines of investigation into the source of the cyclospora outbreak. Targeting the specific farm, field, or point of contamination is a key goal. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm...

“People have offered equipment, supplies & their time—our job is to connect that support with families who need it,” said Kate McCloskey, WSU Spokane County 4-H program coordinator. There's still time to contribute to the pet relief drive through tomorrow. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

WSU Extension hosts wildfire relief drive for horses and pets

WSU Extension and Spokane County 4-H are hosting a horse tack and equipment giveaway from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, and collecting pet food and cleaning supplies for SpokAnimal through Aug. ...

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Congratulations to Michelle Moyer, professor & viticulture Extension specialist, who will give the keynote talk at the upcoming 2026 Sustainable Ag Expo, November 10-11 in San Luis Obispo, California! #GoCougs

WSU Spokane County Extension 4-H members are leading a pet relief drive to support pets displaced or otherwise affected by the Spokane wildfires. If you'd like to help, please see the attached flyer for donation needs, drop-off information, and other ways to support.

Today on Food Safety in a Minute podcast, #WSU Extension food safety expert Susie Craig explains why tracing the parasite behind the Cyclospora outbreak is so difficult, including the lack of molecular tools, product testing limitations, & symptom lag. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm...

Rising prices, strained food budgets, & growing uncertainty about federal food assistance programs have Washington households struggling. @wsuextension.bsky.social worked w/@wsdagov.bsky.social & #UW colleagues to survey 5,717 Washington households for WAFOOD6. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wash...

Washington households continue to face food insecurity, survey finds

WSU researcher assists on survey that finds Washington households grappling with multiple sustained concerns.

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High wheat yields can come with a tradeoff. As yields climb, nitrogen is spread across more bushels, lowering grain protein. #WSU Extension agronomist Aaron Esser explains why & suggests blending higher-protein soft white spring wheat to improve marketability. smallgrains.wsu.edu/lowprotein26/

High yield, low protein. What to know.

There have been some reports that soft white winter wheat grain protein levels are lower than expected.

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Builders, subcontractors, architects, & other industry professionals are invited to attend the #WSU Energy Program’s free, in-person training on the Washington State Residential Energy Code (WSEC-R). Aug. 13, at Liberty Lake, Washington. For more details: news.wsu.edu/announcement...

A great partnership that showcased what's possible in Washington state & beyond. They said their hope is to inspire others in the national Extension system to pursue impactful initiatives similar to The Giving Grid ⬇️. #GoCougs

WSU CAHNRS@wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Leaders @wsuextension.bsky.social & Partners for Rural Washington talked about The Giving Grid, a program that helps rural Wash. school districts lower energy costs by installing rooftop solar arrays on public schools, at a recent national conference. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/part...

How do you create a thriving arboretum in a desert climate? Yakima Area Arboretum's executive director shares the answer, plus how educational programs inspires community engagement, on the latest #WSU Master Gardener Evergreen Thumb podcast. evergreenthumb.mastergardenerfoundation.org/episode067/

Free Public Gardens of Washington: Yakima Area Arboretum

Colleen Adams-Schuppe shares the history of the Yakima Area Arboretum, discusses curating a living landscape in a desert climate & highlights its unique origin story as a community-driven initiative.

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