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Shaun Clare, MPS Graduate Student, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, presents “The power of pangenomics in gene validation.” Wednesday, February 10, at 12:10 p.m. via Zoom. Please contact kelly.hewitt@wsu.edu to request the Zoom URL. This semester’s seminar schedule and past recordings can be found here: https://mps.wsu.edu/seminar-series-2/

February 4, 2021 Shaun Clare, MPS Graduate Student, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, presents “The power of pangenomics in gene validation.” Wednesday, February 10, at 12:10 p.m. via Zoom. Please contact kelly.hewitt@wsu.edu to request the Zoom URL. This semester’s seminar schedule and past recordings can be found here: https://mps.wsu.edu/seminar-series-2/

 E-Mail IMAGE: University of Delaware researchers and collaborators are exploring how climate change effects on soils will impact military operations, such as troop movement or the integrity of buildings and roads at... view more  Credit: University of Delaware/ Jeffrey C. Chase The United States military wants to understand the role that climate impacts, such as flooding, storm surge or sea level rise, will have on soils at its coastal military bases and facilities, which are critica...

WSU plans to replace Johnson Hall with a new federally-funded USDA research building as an addition to the university’s modern research complex.   Richard Koenig, chair of WSU’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, said WSU has wanted to build the USDA Plant Biosciences building for decades. The facility will be the fifth addition to the university’s Research and Educational Complex, supporting USDA and WSU agricultural research. Johnson Hall was constructed in 1961 and has never been ...

Peter Parks—AFP/Getty Images Twins rest in a queue for water in the northern Chinese city of Harbin, where a November 2005 benzene spill severely polluted one of China’s biggest rivers, cutting off water supplies to millions. Scandal Highlights China’s Weak Environmental Enforcement Hundreds of Children Poisoned in Changzhou, Government Promises Crackdown & New Law May 3, 2016 By Zhang Chun, an editor in chinadialogue’s Beijing office. This article was first published on chinadialogue. ...

NALDA to train 30,000 graduates on soil testing, extension services On By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The National Agricultural Lands Development Authority, NALDA, Monday, disclosed move to engage and train 30, 000 graduates on soil testing and extension services under the Young Farmers Scheme, YFS, to boost farmers’ productivity in achieving food security. This was made known by the Executive Secretary, NALDA, Prince Paul Ikonne, at a media conference held in Abuja. According to Ikonne, the gra...

T.J. Adkins Forage may be stored for winter feeding when pasture production is limited, for use in confinement feeding systems, or for cash hay. Dry hay is the most popular storage method since it stores well for long periods and is better suited for cash sale and shipping than high moisture forages. However, silage may be more suitable in situations where hay curing is difficult. Storing wet forage, as baleage, will allow more timely harvest and less leaf shatter loss, resulting in consistentl...

"Im surprised," he said. Byrd addressed fellow cotton specialists from 17 states across the Cotton Belt who evaluate and select the award recipient based on a number of considerations, including exceptional leadership and outstanding industry service. "Thank you. I dont think I deserve it," Byrd said. "It means a lot." Byrd also referenced previous winners. "There are a lot of big names on that list. Ive always thought of that list as the cream of the crop. I dont think I belong on it but hop...

Annual UK Equine Research Showcase To Take Place Virtually Sponsored by: University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host its 10th annual UK Equine Showcase virtually through four sessions over four dates in January and February 2021.The event will continue the “life journey” theme initiated last year and will emphasize weanling to yearling horses, presenting both completed and work-in-progress projects relevant to this age group. “We are excited to once again put together an...

Pennycress Use for Farmers Researchers at Washington State University are taking part in a multi-institutional, nearly $13 million project on pennycress. Karen Sanguinet with WSU’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences says it’s a common weed that isn’t suitable for human consumption, but that doesn’t mean it’s worthless.“We’re trying to look to see if pennycress could be a suitable cover crop and winter annual in cropping systems in the Pacific Northwest. It’s been sh...