Projects
Casting a Wide Net: High Throughput Screening for Competitive Rhizobia Inoculants to Enhance Nitrogen Fixation and Yield in Peas and Lentils
Screening barcoded rhizobia strains to improve nitrogen fixation and yields in peas and lentils across conditions.
Targeting Early Methanogenesis to Improve Environmental and Economic Sustainability in Dairy Production Systems
Evaluates a novel compound that inhibits early methanogenesis to reduce methane emissions and improve dairy feed efficiency.
Climate Resilience Plan
Statewide effort to strengthen Washington agriculture’s resilience to climate risks through research, engagement, and action.
Dairy Roadmap
A research-based climate roadmap outlining practical, voluntary strategies to reduce emissions while supporting efficient Washington dairy operations.
Evaluating Highly Polymerized Tannin as a Sustainable Biopesticide for the Management of Major Potato Diseases
Tests persimmon-derived Kaki-tannin as a biopesticide to reduce potato diseases while protecting yield and soil health.
Who Is Applying? Understanding the Motivations and Challenges of Participants in Incentive Programs for Compost Application
Study compares compost incentive program participants and non-participants to identify barriers, equity gaps, and adoption drivers.
Evaluation of Biomass-Derived Pyrolysis Oils as a Source of Pesticides for Insect Vectors of Plant Pathogens
Evaluating biomass-derived pyrolysis oils as sustainable pesticide alternatives for major Washington crop pest vectors.
Identifying Delia Root Maggots to Aid Vegetable Seed Growers in the PNW
Validation of Delia phenology models to improve insecticide timing in Washington vegetable seed systems.
Products
Quantifying Erosion Reduction Benefits Resulting From the Adoption of Conservation Tillage Practices: Final Report
Final report summarizes modeling framework evaluating erosion reduction from targeted conservation practices in eastern Washington cropping systems.
Comparison of Disease Resistance Among Heritage Chicken Breeds: Final Report
Final report for project evaluating disease resistance among heritage chicken breeds in organic poultry systems.
Compost Teas for Enhanced Nutrient Cycling: Final Report
Research evaluates compost teas to improve nutrient cycling, residue breakdown, and soil microbial function in Washington systems.
StockSmart Meetups
Free monthly virtual meetups helping users build skills, troubleshoot workflows, and apply StockSmart to grazing decisions.
Unlocking the Biofuel Power of Cover Crop in Washington State: Enhancing Potential Through Hydrothermal Liquefaction
Evaluating Washington cover crops as low-carbon biofuel feedstocks using hydrothermal liquefaction, techno-economic, and life-cycle analysis.
A Climate Roadmap for Washington State Dairy
A research-based roadmap outlining strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while sustaining productive Washington dairy operations.
Beat the Heat: Protecting Northern Highbush Blueberry from Extreme Heat
A guide to understanding blueberry heat damage, future heat stress risks, and effective strategies to protect flowers and fruit.
Anticipated Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture in Washington State
Synthesizes expected climate impacts on Washington crops, livestock, aquaculture, and agricultural communities.
Pathways for Change: Understanding and Supporting Washington Dairies in Contributing to Washington’s Climate Goals
Statewide assessment identifies practical, cost-effective climate strategies for Washington dairies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Pacific Northwest Gardener’s Handbook: Growing for the Future
Comprehensive Washington state gardening handbook covering horticulture, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
Organic and Climate Smart Agriculture: Contribution Towards Washington State Climate Response Goals
Legislative report evaluating how organic and climate-smart agriculture support Washington’s climate response goals.
Climate Resilience Plan for Washington Agriculture
Statewide plan outlining strategies to strengthen Washington agriculture’s resilience to climate change impacts.
Investigating the Effects of Microbial Biopesticides as Biocontrol for Honey Bee Varroa Mite: Progress Report
Documents progress of trials testing fungal biopesticide efficacy for controlling Varroa mites in honey bee colonies.
Integrating Drones into Weed Management on the Palouse: Final Report
Final results demonstrate drone-based protocols for mapping weeds in Palouse dryland cropping systems.
Building a Spatially-Explicit Phenology Model for Colorado Potato Beetle: Final Report
Decision support models predict Colorado potato beetle timing and abundance to guide targeted management.
Quantifying Erosion Reduction Benefits Resulting From the Adoption of Conservation Tillage Practices: Progress Report
Progress report outlines WEPP modeling to estimate watershed-scale erosion reductions from targeted conservation practice adoption.
Provision of Forage Protein Reservoirs to Enhance Utilization of Low-Quality Forages by Beef Cattle: Progress Report
Progress report outlines site preparation and spring 2025 pasture establishment for protein reservoirs supporting beef cattle grazing.
Biogas Upgrading on Dairy Digesters
Overview of technologies used to clean and upgrade dairy digester biogas into renewable natural gas.
Carbon and Cow$ Podcast
Podcast exploring carbon markets, greenhouse gas reduction, and economic opportunities for dairy and livestock producers.
Tracking the Tango Between Tillage, Soil Health, and Weeds: Final Report
Two-year trials test how reintroducing tillage affects soil health indicators, microbial communities, and weeds.