Biennial Report
2024–2025
CSANR’s Biennial Report highlights research, partnerships, and outcomes from 2024 and 2025, alongside longer-term impacts built over decades.
Grants & Fellowships
CSANR investments support research, education, and decision-making with measurable results.
Kaiser Grant Projects
Kaiser grant projects advance soil conservation education in the Palouse and Inland Empire.
BIOAg Projects & Impact
CSANR’s BIOAg grant program supports new projects while generating huge returns.
Logistics for Agriculture
Transportation research fellow studies how trucking costs shape dryland farm profitability and agricultural sustainability.
Why Growers Hesitate: Molly Sayles Bridges Science and Practice
Supported by a CSANR BIOAg grant, Molly Sayles investigates barriers to adopting IPM.
Leadership & Transition
CSANR leadership transitions mark a moment of change while the Center’s work and partnerships continue.
Director’s Message
As he concludes nearly two decades as director, Chad Kruger reflects on CSANR’s partnerships, progress, and future.
Georgine Yorgey: a Decade of Leadership
Georgine Yorgey’s collaborative leadership strengthened CSANR and continues through her role leading the WSU Energy Program.
Value from Waste
Learn how CSANR has helped transform organic waste into valuable resources.
Long-term Impact of the Waste to Fuels Technology Partnership
CSANR research informed a collaborative WSDA Climate Resilience Plan advancing adaptation across Washington agriculture.
Encouraging Compost Use Through Incentives
A statewide reimbursement program boosted compost use on farms, improving soils, reducing waste, and offering insights for future climate policy.
The Next Generation of Compost Leaders
WSU training equips professionals to expand Washington’s composting capacity.
More Stories
CSANR’s work spans diverse topics that enhance agricultural resilience.
Building a Climate Roadmap
CSANR research informed a collaborative WSDA Climate Resilience Plan advancing adaptation across Washington agriculture.
Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Agriculture
Alex Kirkpatrick introduces a new video series focused on helping ag professionals communicate about artificial intelligence.
Helping Farmers, Boosting Biofuels
WSU and PNNL researchers found cover crops can produce biofuels without degrading soil quality.
Washington Agriculture Is Key to Climate Solutions
Washington farmers can help tackle climate change—if they have the right support.