Sustainable Practices and Technology

Functionality of microbiome in the soil system

This year CSANR sponsored registration for several WSU students to attend the Tilth Conference.  We will be posting reflections written by the students over the next several weeks. Please feel free to comment and give these students your feedback. As a PhD student in the Department of Plant Pathology, I recently attended the Tilth Conference […]

Exploring Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Agriculture in the Northwest

One of the best things about my work is that it connects me with researchers from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds who are committed to conducting science that informs natural resource management decisions.  I’ve been fortunate to work with WSU researchers studying regional climate change impacts for nearly 6 years now, and over that […]

Tilth Producers Annual Conference: The art of storytelling and its place in science

This year CSANR sponsored registration for several WSU students to attend the Tilth Conference.  We will be posting reflections written by the students over the next several weeks. Please feel free to comment and give these students your feedback. The Tilth Producers annual conference represents a mix of growers, industry stakeholders, educators, and students, each […]

As soil becomes more alive, plants become more talkative

This year CSANR sponsored registration for several WSU students to attend the Tilth Conference.  We will be posting reflections written by the students over the next several weeks. Please feel free to comment and give these students your feedback. My name is Aaron Appleby; I am a senior at Washington State University, studying Organic Agriculture.  […]

Apples and cherries help grow apples and cherries: composting at Stemilt Orchard

This year CSANR sponsored registration for several WSU students to attend the Tilth Conference.  We will be posting reflections written by the students over the next several weeks. Please feel free to comment and give these students your feedback. My name is Adel Almesmari, and I have a Master’s Degree in Horticulture. I have been […]

Under what climatic conditions will it make economic sense to switch to a new irrigation system?

Investing in efficient irrigation systems usually requires significant capital. As with other capital-intensive investments, doing it would only make economic sense if the benefits exceed the costs. Each farmer can estimate the cost of switching their system to a high-efficiency system. But what about the benefits? What do they depend on? And will those factors […]

The Original Horsepower

This year CSANR sponsored registration for several WSU students to attend the Tilth Conference.  We will be posting reflections written by the students over the next several weeks. Please feel free to comment and give…