Dean Khosla writes about this year's tenured & promoted faculty, visits to multiple CAHNRS departments & units, the long history of #WSU w/USDA ARS, our recent Town Hall, & much more in his latest blog post. Click & subscribe! #GoCougs cahnrs.wsu.edu/championing-...

#WSU turfgrass specialist & professor Michael Neff helped show Ask This Old House host Lee Gilliam where grass seed comes from & how it gets from fields to store shelves. Watch this fun, short explainer video from the PBS series. #GoCougs www.thisoldhouse.com/lawns/inside...

WSU takes a holistic approach to addressing colony collapse & helping bees. “We are tackling it all.” -#WSU prof. Priya Basu. This is an overview & video of the work the WSU bee program is doing to save the bees. #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/2026/01/28/b...

@wsuvetmed.bsky.social students will teach at the upcoming 4-H Livestock Nutrition & Health Workshop at #WSU Extension Colville Reservation on Sun., March 8. Open to youth & families. #GoCougs Contact the Colville Reservation Extension office w/ questions: extension.wsu.edu/colville-res....

Enjoy strawberries in January? Thank a plant pathologist! #WSU has a great one in Lindsey du Toit, who recently received the Christiaan Hendrik Persoon Medal, the highest honor of the Southern African Society for Plant Pathology. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...

#WSU's AgWeatherNet uses machine learning to power tools that help growers predict wheat yields, anticipate pest problems, protect against frost & high heat, schedule irrigation, & more. AWN is using AI to mine data to help growers make better management decisions. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02...

HUGE congratulations to the 16 faculty members of our college who earned tenure and/or promotion this year! Thank you for your impactful science, vital teaching, & all of the hard work it takes to earn this milestone achievement. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/16-f...

#WSU alum & winemaker Kenny McMahon says bubbly wines “don’t always have to be pegged for a celebration. They can be on the dinner table for the main event at the holidays⁠—or on a random Tuesday night.” Cool story from @wastatemagazine.bsky.social. #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/01/30/b...

Our scientists love to share their expertise. On the next episode of Ask This Old House on PBS, Michael Neff, our resident turfgrass expert, talks about grass seed production & why the #PNW is so important for everyone's lawns. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...

Turning waste from food, yard trimmings, & other living organisms into usable nutrients, energy, & fuels is an evolving necessity. #WSU has worked w/@ecology.wa.gov for ~20 years on the Waste to Energy Technology partnership & help our state. @wsucsanr.bsky.social news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...

Lav Khot, a prof. of ag automation, envisions a day when many of agriculture's human challenges are relieved by AI-assisted technology — systems that combine information about weather, soil, plant performance & growing conditions to help growers make decisions. #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02...

Enrique Cerna, vice chair of the #WSU Board of Regents, was invited by our MANRRS chapter for an informal gathering of pizza & conversation last night. He shared his story & talked about his passion for WSU, the importance of mentoring, & more. Thank you Regent Cerna! #GoCougs

Dean Khosla recently marked his 100th working day as the Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean of our college. Here are his reflections on a few meaningful milestones from this early chapter in his tenure leading CAHNRS. #GoCougs email.cahnrs.wsu.edu/html/cahnrs-...

#WSU's Luxe Magazine is a student-run fashion publication that is part of our Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design, & Textiles. The Daily Evergreen wrote a great story about the students behind this fashionable online magazine. #GoCougs dailyevergreen.com/194601/life/...

Dean Khosla writes about attending the Systemwide Redesign workshop, meeting w/state legislators in Olympia, talking with folks at & touring several CAHNRS departments & facilities, sending out kudos, & much more. Read & subscribe today! #GoCougs cahnrs.wsu.edu/cahnrs-at-wo...

Several organizations shared career & involvement opportunities for students earlier this week at our CAHNRS Involvement & Networking Night. It was great seeing so many people there! More pics: www.flickr.com/photos/cahnr... #GoCougs

#WSU’s new Indigenous-focused horticulturist Jeffrey Wall has begun exploring how traditional practices from the state’s first peoples can help nourish societies & repair the environment. His research supports Native, rural, & urban communities, farmers, & nature. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-...

Looking for a lovely #ValentinesDay gift that also helps #WSU students? The WSU Horticulture Club is selling beautiful tulips, hyacinths, & primroses Feb. 12 & 13 from 10 am - 3 pm. So pretty! #GoCougs

We had a great time at the #SpokaneAgShow this week! We especially enjoyed talking with so many FFA students & #WSU alumni. Can't wait for next year! More pics in this album: www.flickr.com/photos/cahnr... #GoCougs

Concerned one partner is more affectionate than the other in a relationship? Don't worry, #WSU research finds that more affection in romantic relationships, even if one-sided, correlates to stronger bonds than similar levels of affection. #HoorayForHugs #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/hug-...

Why do dairy cows produce so much milk compared to beef cows? A great question from 6-year-old Kristen & answer from #WSU cow genetics expert Kimberly Davenport. @askdruniverse.bsky.social stories are always so informative & we loved this one. #GoCougs askdruniverse.wsu.edu/2026/01/29/d...

@wsuextension.bsky.social specialists provide statewide education & assistance to translate Washington’s residential energy code code into action. Since 2024, the #WSUEnergy Program has fielded > 4,000 questions & delivered dozens of outreach trainings. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...

Got milk? 🥛 Animal genomics expert Kimberly Davenport of @wsucahnrs.bsky.social says dairy cows are genetically moo-tivated to produce it, unlike beef cows 🐄 askdruniverse.wsu.edu/2026/01/29/d... #GoCougs #STEMeducation @pullman.wsu.edu

The #WSU Forestry Extension Program provides the latest tools & knowledge to better manage forests. They host the annual Forest Owners Winter School to help forest landowners in E. Wash. enhance & benefit from their properties. #GoCougs @wsuextension.bsky.social news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/feb-...

Dean Khosla writes about visiting w/stakeholders, the college budget & priorities, meeting w/departments in the college, hands out kudos, & more in his latest blog post. Check it out & subscribe today! #GoCougs cahnrs.wsu.edu/shining-spot...

Margaret Viebrock started working for @wsuextension.bsky.social in 1970. Nearly 56 years later, this #WSU institution is still doing award-winning work that helps people in our state. Thank you for your many decades of dedication & effort Margaret! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/a-se...

Last week, 8 people from Japan's National Agriculture & Food Research Organization (NARO) visited our college. They met w/Dean Khosla & others to learn about #WSU research on plant breeding, #AI, data & modeling, commission partnerships, & more. They also visited the #WSU Creamery. #GoCougs

SoilCon is back & is bringing together higher ed, industry, nonprofits, & government agencies to explore current topics in soil health. This year's theme will focus on what worked & what didn't. Virtual & in-person events this February. To register: washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/soilcon-2026/

Agriculture professionals: get help understanding how artificial intelligence is shaping agricultural technologies. @wsucsanr.bsky.social has a newly launched online training series made up of an 11-video lecture series. CEU credits available. #GoCougs csanr.wsu.edu/resources/ai...

Great to see our student Ryan Utley mentioned in this story about Agriculture Future of America ambassadors. Ryan is an Agricultural Technology and Production Management Program (AgTM) major now in his second year as an ambassador. Congrats Ryan! #GoCougs www.morningagclips.com/connecting-s...

We asked landowners, foresters, tribal members, and agency staff: can forest residues be used as fuel feedstock at scale? 🔗 csanr.wsu.edu/can-sticks-p... #SAF #ItsComplicated #WSU

Melissa Hansen’s goal since joining the Washington State Wine Commission remained the same: to foster a connection between #WSU scientists & the wine industry. Now retired, WSU & the commission agree she easily hit her goal. #GoCougs #WAwine news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...

On Thursday, Jan 22, #WSUPullman students can get a free professional headshot by WSU photographers in the new Cougar Commons in Terrell Library from 1:30-4:30. Walk-ins OK, but appts are suggested. Find more info and a sign-up at the link! #GoCougs ascc.wsu.edu/events/2026/...

This is so cool. We need to head up to the CUB tomorrow for the new Sunflare™ apple taste test! Can't wait for our students, faculty, & staff to try it! #GoCougs

From drones to fashion to genetics & much more, we've got a variety of internships opportunities for our CAHNRS students for spring or summer of 2026. Bookmark this link & check it regularly for updates: cahnrs.wsu.edu/academics/ca... #GoCougs #internship

Nancy Deringer has been named our college's associate dean for student success an&d academic programming. She assumed the permanent position on Jan. 1 after previously serving as interim associate dean. Great to have her permanently on board! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/boos...

Join #WSU Extension Forestry for the upcoming Tree Farm Inspector Training for consulting foresters, agency & industry personnel, & sustainability advocates. Thurs., Jan. 22, 8–11 AM, Spokane, WA. To learn more & connect: forestry.wsu.edu/northeast-re...

#WSU hosts several events next week honoring the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01...

Dean Khosla sent his first blog post of 2026 &, among other things, praises #WSU academic advisors: "Our advisors are the face of our institution. They are the first and most consistent point of connection for our students." Read about this & more, then subscribe! cahnrs.wsu.edu/a-new-year-p...

Medical students don't get much training in how to handle/talk about end of life issues with patients, according to a #WSU paper. Great to see cross-discipline work, especially involving @wsumedicine.bsky.social students! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/deat...

Sieg Snapp will be our new associate dean for research, starting April 1. Dr. Snapp is an alumna of our college who has worked extensively in Extension & doing cutting-edge research. We're excited to welcome her back home! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/snap...

Welcome to the start of the 2026 spring semester! Welcome back, Cougs! www.tiktok.com/@wsucahnrs/v... #GoCougs

Knowing that a #scholarship and student job allowed him to get a college education, Mel Hamre '54 supported WSU for over 40 years. Despite his passing in 2025, his planned gifts to multiple areas of WSU will have a lasting impact. ❤️ ⬇️ foundation.wsu.edu/2026/01/08/r... #GoCougs #PlannedGiving

"Collins runs the most impressive smoke-taint experiments in the country. (He) smokes the equivalent of a quarter-acre vineyard...to make a decent amount of truly terrible wine." Great @newyorker.com story about research on wildfire smoke & wine @wsu.edu. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

Interactions with other people are a predictor of health, according to ongoing @wsuextension.bsky.social research. By sharing food or checking in on someone close, neighbors can help each other & build a habit that supports community & personal well-being. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...

Furthering the relationship w/the vital turfgrass seed industry, #WSU recently named Michael Neff as the Washington Turfgrass Seed Commission Professor, a position endowed by the industry. The position allows him to work on research that is high-risk/high-reward. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/watc...

Make good neighboring part of your New Year’s resolution—research suggests that neighborly acts increase personal positive health outcomes & community well-being. Ready to commit? There’s a checklist of ways to become a better neighbor linked at the end. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...

A recent #WSU wine graduate helped create 2 Cabernet Sauvignon wines — 1 using grapes grown in sandy soil, the other using grapes grown in basaltic soil. She hoped to discover how soil can affect the final product. Cool student research! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/a-ta...

Non-essential #WSU services are closed from Dec. 24-Jan. 4. We'll be back online Jan. 5. Happy holidays & we'll see you in 2026! #GoCougs

Congratulations to Michelle Moyer on receiving the Walter J. Clore Award from the Washington State Grape Society for exceptional contribution to the #WAwine industry. @wsuextension.bsky.social #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...