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Putting Peaola to the Test
Lauren Stubbs is studying pea-canola intercropping to improve soil health and farm sustainability.
Forecast from State, WSU Shows Potential Risks to Water Supplies
Draft 2026 Columbia River Forecast is open for public comment through July.
WSU Energy Program Launches Anaerobic Digester Webinar Series
A webinar series shares guidance for developing and operating dairy anaerobic digesters.
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Picking the Right Bird for the Job: Disease Resilience in Heritage Breeds
Research compared resistance among heritage breeds exposed to parasites and bacteria.
BIOAg Funds Seven Research Projects for 2026
BIOAg grants practical agricultural research across WSU, advancing dairy, crops, and plant health.
Celebrating 20 Years of Waste-to-Fuels Collaboration
Partnership helps transform organic waste into new economic opportunities statewide.
Tilth Takeaways
With support from CSANR, WSU undergraduates attend Tilth 2025 and share what they learned.
Focusing Agricultural Conservation Where the Land Needs It Most
Erosion models targeting hotspots could protect Palouse soils while reducing costs for farmers.
CSANR Director Chad Kruger Joins University Research Leadership
Kruger will support system-wide research strategy and partnerships.
The Next Generation of Compost Leaders
WSU training equips professionals to expand Washington’s composting capacity.
Free StockSmart Meetups for Rangeland Managers
Monthly sessions help rangeland managers learn StockSmart, a data-driven tool for grazing decisions.
Helping Farmers, Boosting Biofuels
WSU and PNNL researchers found cover crops can produce biofuels without degrading soil quality.
Students Shop Local at Youth Farmers Market
BIOAg-funded Youth Farmers Market let students shop local produce and try new foods.
Why Growers Hesitate: Molly Sayles Bridges Science and Practice
Supported by a CSANR BIOAg grant, Molly Sayles investigates barriers to adopting IPM.
Composting as a Practical Solution
CSANR-sponsored research offers a sustainable way to address a pressing challenge: offal.
2024–2025 BIOAg Awards Announced
BIOAg projects show the reach of CSANR’s efforts to promote sustainable agriculture research.
Washington Agriculture Is Key to Climate Solutions
Washington farmers can help tackle climate change—if they have the right support.
WSU Livestock Management Platform Named Microsoft ‘AI for Good’ Winner
Microsoft recognized StockSmart, co-led by CSANR, for using AI to improve rangeland management.
Happy Earth Day! Let’s Dig Into Compost
Join CSANR in April and May as we launch our Dig Into Compost Campaign! The best part about compost?…
Tilth Alliance – Undergraduate Perspective
My name is Kobe Stites, a senior at WSU in Pullman, Washington; majoring in Organic and Sustainable …
Learning the Ropes (and Roots): A Student’s Perspective on Tilth 2024
by Meredith Raymond, Student, Washington State University I am currently in my third year studying O…
Tilth Conference 2024 Blog Post
My name is Jake McNeill, and I’m currently a senior at Washington State University, majoring in Or…
Present a Flash Talk at SoilCon25
Students and non-students can apply to present.
2025 Offal Composting Workshop
Join WSU Extension Wednesday, February 19th to learn about composting as a waste disposal option for…
2024 Tilth Conference Experience
My decision to go to Vancouver, WA, and attend this year’s Tilth Conference was something of a spu…
FREE Webinar: How to Approach Soil Health Products
With the rise of the soil health movement, farmers and agricultural professionals are facing an infl…
50th Anniversary Tilth Conference: A Light in the Dark
A WSU student reflects on the Tilth Conference as a hopeful, community-centered space for learning a…
Call for Applications: U.S.-German Forum Future Agriculture 2025 Cohort
The U.S.-German Future Forum Agriculture, led by the Aspen Institute Germany in collaboration with …
Farming and Ranching in Fire Country Workshop
Farmers and ranchers in Northeastern Washington are invited to gather at Lazy R Ranch for a day of c…
2023 CSANR Annual Report
The 2023 CSANR Annual Report is released! Reflecting on the work we have accomplished as a Center is…
Apply today for the 2025 Climate Analogs Academy!
Applications are now open for the 2025 cohort of the Climate Analogs Academy, a training opportunity…
Art of Range Podcast Discussing StockSmart, a Free Stocking Rate Decision Support Tool
As the climate changes, understanding how forage production is changing and how changes vary across …
New training for agriculture professionals to understand and communicate AI
A CSANR team is developing an asynchronous online training course focused on understanding and commu…
2024 BIOAg Award Announcement
BIOAg, the Biologically Intensive and Organic Agriculture Program, is a flagship CSANR program that …
Making Soils Data Actionable Webinar Series
More soil tests and data are available to farmers than ever. While this can be empowering, it can al…
Life Cycle Assessment of Tree Fruit Survey is Live
WSU, the Northwest Horticultural Council, and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, and Was…
SoilCon24: Finding Diverse Solutions for Diverse Soils
In February 2024, SoilCon returns — with a different look — including a series of engaging event…
The Carbon and Cow$ Podcast is Live!
WSU and University of Idaho are launching a podcast about carbon markets and livestock agriculture!Â…
Climate Analogs Academy applications are now open!
We are recruiting now for the 2024 Academy starting in January. The priority deadline for applicatio…
2022 Annual Report Released
It’s that time of the year- the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and CSANR’s Annual Repor…
2021 Annual Report Released
In the whirlwind of 2022, we are happy to announce the release of our 2021 Annual Report. If you’v…