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In today's Wine Minute, Washington State University's Dr. Markus Keller talks about preparing vines for winter.         ...
11/15/2025

In today's Wine Minute, Washington State University's Dr. Markus Keller talks about preparing vines for winter.

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WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
WSU Viticulture & Enology

Washington State University's Dr. Marcus Keller talks about his latest research when it comes to preparing Northwest vineyard for cold winter weather.

Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Chanel Tewalt was in attendance during last week's trade mission to Mexic...
11/14/2025

Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Chanel Tewalt was in attendance during last week's trade mission to Mexico City.



Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins led the largest USDA agribusiness trade mission in the history of the United States to Mexico City last week.

This week's vote in the House of Representatives is not sitting well with the h**p industry.   **p
11/14/2025

This week's vote in the House of Representatives is not sitting well with the h**p industry.

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The H**p Industry and Farmers of America organization is unhappy about a "misguided h**p ban" passed by the House of Representatives this week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says just because the U.S. isn't seeing La Nina weather patterns right now doesn't mean w...
11/14/2025

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says just because the U.S. isn't seeing La Nina weather patterns right now doesn't mean we won't once winter officially starts.



It’s been over a month since the National Weather Service declared a La Nina, but here’s an interesting side note; this is the fifth time in six winters that we will be dealing with La Niña or La Niña-like conditions.

WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences's Dean Raj Khosla says explains why the job opening in...
11/14/2025

WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences's Dean Raj Khosla says explains why the job opening in Pullman was a good fit for him. Click our story for the podcast of our entire interview.

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The Raj Khosla tenure at Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences is less than three months old, but his presence is already being felt statewide.

On Thursday, Idaho's Mike Simpson announced funding for the University of Idaho's CAFE as well as the Bingham County Aqu...
11/14/2025

On Thursday, Idaho's Mike Simpson announced funding for the University of Idaho's CAFE as well as the Bingham County Aquifer Data and Sustainability Project.


University of Idaho College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

On Thursday, Mike Simpson announced funds for the University of Idaho's CAFE, as well as the Bingham County Aquifer Data and Sustainability Project.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says the DIRECT Act looks to increase marketing opportunities for smaller meat...
11/14/2025

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says the DIRECT Act looks to increase marketing opportunities for smaller meat processors & give consumers more options.



The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced its continued support for the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions Act,

With so much bad news in farm country these days, we wanted to focus on some good news in today's Focus On Fruit.  For t...
11/14/2025

With so much bad news in farm country these days, we wanted to focus on some good news in today's Focus On Fruit. For that, we turned to Pear Bureau Northwest.

USA Pears

With so much difficult news in the world of agriculture these days, we wanted to focus on the positive. So, we asked CarrieAnn Arias, Executive Director of Pear Bureau Northwest to tell us what's going right for local pear growers.

"Across the country, many veterans are finding a second calling in agriculture. Returning to the land gives veterans a c...
11/13/2025

"Across the country, many veterans are finding a second calling in agriculture. Returning to the land gives veterans a chance to continue serving, to heal and to make a lasting impact on rural America." -- AFBF President Zippy Duvall.

For many veterans, that spirit of service doesn’t end when they come home. It simply takes root in new soil. Across the country, many veterans are finding a second calling in agriculture.

A new report from Oregon State University says 2024 had the hottest temperatures in at least 125,000 years, and humans a...
11/13/2025

A new report from Oregon State University says 2024 had the hottest temperatures in at least 125,000 years, and humans are the cause.


College of Agricultural Sciences - Oregon State University

The climate continues to change. A new report shows 2024 had the hottest temperatures in at least 125,000 years, and humans are the cause.

If you're interested in becoming a beekeeper, join Washington State University Saturday for an on-line workshop.        ...
11/13/2025

If you're interested in becoming a beekeeper, join Washington State University Saturday for an on-line workshop.

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WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Washington State University’s Bee Program will offer a four-hour virtual Beginner Beekeeper workshop A Year Ahead: First Year of Beekeeping next weekend.

Did you know 4-H is Washington’s largest youth development program? What are the plans for the organization in the near ...
11/13/2025

Did you know 4-H is Washington’s largest youth development program? What are the plans for the organization in the near and long-term? Find out by listening to our conversation with the new statewide director Kayla Wells-Yoakum.

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Washington State 4-H - WSU
WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Earlier this year, Washington State University appointed Kayla Wells-Yoakum as the new statewide director of 4-H, the state’s largest youth development program.

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