Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources @wsucsanr.bsky.social · 4hGet funding to generate preliminary data, complete high-impact research, or explore a new direction for sustaining agriculture in WA. First-time applicants encouraged. 📅 Letter of intent: 11/18/26 📅 Full proposal: 12/14/26 csanr.wsu.edu/bioag #WSU #CAHNRS #BIOAg 011
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 3hAttention CAHNRS students: our Career Fair & Networking Night is Monday, Oct. 5 from 5-7 pm in the Lighty Student Services building. Learn about internship & career opportunities from industry leaders. Save time & register in advance. We'll see you there! #GoCougs 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 21hDon't forget, this Saturday, Oct. 3, is the CAHNRS Tractor Parade! It starts at 1:30 at the corner of Ferdinand's Lane & Stadium Ave. Full route map on poster in link. See you there! #GoCougs gameday.wsu.edu/event/cahnrs...gameday.wsu.eduCAHNRS Tractor Parade | WSU Gameday Weekends | Washington State University 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 22hTalking to Extension leaders from across the country, meeting w/lawmakers & stakeholders in DC, working to implement President Cantwell's 6 strategic pillars, & much more: this week's blog from Dean Khosla is chock full of info! Read & subscribe today. cahnrs.wsu.edu/bringing-peo...cahnrs.wsu.eduBringing people together through the CAHNRS missionCAHNRS brings people together in exciting ways. Across Washington and the country, our mission creates connections among agricultural producers, students, scientists, federal agencies, Extension leade... 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Ah, Paris. Amazing food, stunning sights, & presenting research findings at an international conference. At least, that was the experience for 3 #WSU undergraduate students this summer. What a fantastic experience! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...news.cahnrs.wsu.eduWSU students present research on dog, human interactions at Paris conferenceThree WSU students presented a research poster at an international conference this summer in Paris, France. 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Need tickets for the #WSU football game this Saturday (10/3)? As part of Ag Innovation Weekend (don't forget our pre-game tractor parade!), you can get game tickets for 30% off. #GoCougs www.gofevo.com/event/CAHNRS...gofevo.comCAHNRS - 30% Off!10/3/26 @ 6:30 PM - CAHNRS 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Genes that control flowering time are fine-tuned to help plants avoid heat during the summer & freezing temperatures during the fall, according to new research. The findings have potential implications for conservation & the production of biofuels. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...news.cahnrs.wsu.eduWSU researchers use ‘citizen science’ to understand how grasses adapt to their environmentNew research on genes that control the flowering time of switchgrass has potential implications for conservation and the production of biofuels. 001
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Even though everything had to move indoors, we had a great time at the first Harvest Market on Friday! The weather is looking better for this coming Friday, so stop by Mooberry Track and Field for the free event from 4-6 pm. Free Cosmic Crisp® apples & other samples too! #GoCougs 330
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026UPDATE: Due to weather, tonight's Harvest Market is moving from the outdoor track into Hollingbery Fieldhouse. The Cosmic Crisp® hot air balloon will still be flying around Pullman this weekend, weather permitting, but won't be at the market. Everything else is the same! See you there! #GoCougs 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026We'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. 100
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026#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-...news.cahnrs.wsu.eduNew WSU-led research aims to transform U.S. fish farmingA 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. 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This 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...news.cahnrs.wsu.eduGame-week Harvest Markets to share tastes of WSU innovationCampus 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... 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The #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-...news.cahnrs.wsu.eduWSU Energy Program launches Residential Energy Code CalculatorThe WSU Energy Program has released a new tool that streamlines energy code documentation for residential construction across Washington. 011
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources @wsucsanr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Congratulations 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...agr.wa.govNews Releases | Washington State Department of Agriculture 011
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU News @wsunews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026A new #WSU-led study maps where human-driven nutrient pollution poses the greatest threat to coastlines worldwide. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...news.wsu.eduStudy maps where humans are driving harmful nutrient levels along coastsGlobal projects calculates impacts of human activities in coastal waterway and identifies where the problems are most pressing.. 021
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026In 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...cahnrs.wsu.eduSeeing is believing: The power of land-grant engagementTo 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... 000
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 17/09/2026#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. 111
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026In 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 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Join 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... 000
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 16/09/2026#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...khq.comColville School District receives solar energy installation through Giving Grid programA $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 011
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Join 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...news.cahnrs.wsu.eduGame-week Harvest Markets to share tastes of WSU innovationCampus 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... 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026#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-...news.cahnrs.wsu.eduNew WSU-backed academy aims to connect science to cities for food productionThe National Urban Research and Extension Center is helping launch a course to help cities boost urban agriculture. 030
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 15/09/2026#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...chronline.comLewis County Master Gardeners launch new program with Juvenile Detention Center - The Daily ChronicleThe 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... 011
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026"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...magazine.wsu.eduFennelThe aromatic and whimsical vegetable is edible, foot to flower. 032
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWashington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Last 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 011
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWashington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026“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 031
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWashington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026“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... 031
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 14/09/2026For 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... 011
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU News @wsunews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The 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...news.wsu.eduWSU doubles amount of money raised during the Apple Cup Food Pantry ChallengeThe 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. 062
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Pullman @pullman.wsu.edu · 13/09/2026Members of the Washington State University Board of Regents will gather on the Pullman campus for a series of meetings Sept. 17-18. news.wsu.edu/press-release/2026/09/… #GoCougsnews.wsu.eduWSU Board of Regents host meetings on Pullman campus Sept. 17-18Meetings 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. 002
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The 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...magazine.wsu.edu 000
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Want 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...extension.wsu.eduWashington Green School Now Enrolling through September 30!Love gardening but find it challenging in Washington’s unique climates? Earning a Washington Gardener Certificate can help! Learn research-based techniques to create a thriving garden that also benefi... 011
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Great 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...news.wsu.eduWSU Energy Program and KW Energy help rural homeowners improve energy efficiencyThe 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. 011
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 11/09/2026A 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...news.cahnrs.wsu.eduFSM 403: How Food Scientists Are Revolutionizing Produce SafetyTranscript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Here are five ways food scientists and technologists are improving produce safety:• Use of blockchain technology which e... 022
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources @wsucsanr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026🍇 Grapevines are pretty much weeds. 🍇 So what does "healthy soil" mean for Washington vineyards? csanr.wsu.edu/healthy-soil... #WSU #WeedsToWinecsanr.wsu.eduWhat Does Healthy Soil Mean for Washington Vineyards?A long-term WSU study is identifying which soil-health practices support resilient vineyards. 001
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources @wsucsanr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The 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...energy.wsu.eduAnaerobic Dairy Digester Webinar SeriesThis webinar series will explore the economic, regulatory, and technological aspects of implementing anaerobic dairy digesters in Washington. 001
Reposted by WSU CAHNRSWSU Pullman @pullman.wsu.edu · 08/09/2026A 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. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/09/02/wsu-un…news.wsu.eduWSU, University of Idaho come together to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11A Remembrance Service for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is taking place in the Terrell Library Atrium on Friday, Sept. 11. 012
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We 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... 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026#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...tiktok.comIt’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...TikTok video by 🐾CAHNRS🐾 100
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Fall Festival is just 1 day away! Come out to learn about several student clubs/organizations, our departments, & get free food, including Ferdinand's ice cream. Stick around for the scholarship raffle for both grad & undergrad students! Thursday, Sept. 10, 4-6 pm outside Hulbert Hall. #GoCougs 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Whew, what a busy week last week! One highlight was commemorating the "Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington" exhibition at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Anyone attending the fair this month, make sure to stop by! #GoCougs 110
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 04/09/2026We're really excited about this one: Ag Innovation Day! Oct. 3, as part of #WSU Family Weekend, WSU President Betsy Cantwell & our college are putting on a parade around the @pullman.wsu.edu campus (including several vintage tractors!) & a tailgate. More details to come! #GoCougs 010
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 03/09/20262 annual traditions to start each school year: the Top Scholars Orientation Dinner & the Animal Sciences Welcome BBQ. Here are some pics from each event, held earlier this week, but we've got many more in the photos albums. #GoCougs www.flickr.com/photos/cahnr... www.flickr.com/photos/cahnr... 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Dean Khosla writes about the start of the new semester, exploring the formation of a new academic school in our college, a visit to the Knott Dairy Farm, & much more in his latest blog post. Read & subscribe today! #GoCougs cahnrs.wsu.edu/a-new-academ...cahnrs.wsu.eduA new academic year brings energy, connection, and changeAs we commence our new academic year at WSU, I am energized by the momentum building across CAHNRS. Our campuses have come alive with the arrival of thousands of students, each bringing their own aspi... 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Earlier 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-...news.cahnrs.wsu.edu4-H Teen Conference participants explore future careers, gain leadership skillsWashington 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. 011
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026“GLP-1 drugs are reducing the amount of money consumers spend at the grocery store. I think this is definitely transforming the market.” - #WSU economics prof. Jill McCluskey tells BBC Science Focus. www.sciencefocus.com/science/weig...sciencefocus.comHow weight-loss drugs could make junk foods healthier for everyone | BBC Science Focus MagazineSmaller portions, more nutrients – junk food is changing 100
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Dean Khosla's welcome to the new school year, a podcast series on food safety after wildfires, Cosmic Crisp® apples given out to students moving in at #WSU, & much more. Check out the latest On Solid Ground newsletter & subscribe today! #GoCougs us5.campaign-archive.com?u=3cd4b2a328... 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Only 2 weeks away from one of our favorite events of the year: Fall Festival! Come out for free #WSU Creamery ice cream, an opportunity to learn about clubs & academic departments, a scholarship raffle, & much more! Sept. 10, 4-6 pm on Spillman Plaza outside Hulbert Hall. #GoCougs 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 26/08/202616 #WSU students did an immersive study abroad this summer in Fiji. They helped plant mangrove trees, dove for broken coral to replant, searched for crown of thorns, which permanently damage coral, as well as visiting villages & engaging with the local community. What a fantastic experience! 000
WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026This was great: 1,600 donated Cosmic Crisp® apples were given out to incoming students & their families during move-in weekend. Thank you to the volunteers who passed them out & to the companies that donated the apples! We hope everyone enjoyed them! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/cosm...news.cahnrs.wsu.eduCosmic Crisp® tasting connects new Coug families, minds behind legendary WSU appleIncoming students and their families got a juicy introduction to WSU's land-grant mission, and in some cases a bite-sized Q&A session on apple breeding, during fall 2026 move-in. 000