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We are the WSU College of Agricultural, Human, & Natural Resource Sciences- food, family, fuel, fiber, form. News about agriculture, wine science, robotics, apparel design & more.
This is so cool. We need to head up to the CUB tomorrow for the new Sunflare™ apple taste test! Can't wait for our students, faculty, & staff to try it! #GoCougs
WSU will give students, faculty, and staff an exclusive first taste of its newest apple variety, Sunflare™, during a preview sampling event on the Pullman campus Thursday, Jan. 22. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01... #GoCougs
WSU to offer first public tasting of new Sunflare™ apple
Be among the first to bite into Sunflare™ — WSU’s newest apple and the follow-up to Cosmic Crisp® — as the campus community gets an exclusive preview tasting of the tart, juicy variety years before it...
https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01/21/wsu-to-offer-first-public-tasting-of-new-sunflare-apple/🍎#WSU
January 21, 2026 at 6:35 PM
This is so cool. We need to head up to the CUB tomorrow for the new Sunflare™ apple taste test! Can't wait for our students, faculty, & staff to try it! #GoCougs
From drones to fashion to genetics & much more, we've got a variety of internships opportunities for our CAHNRS students for spring or summer of 2026. Bookmark this link & check it regularly for updates:
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#GoCougs #internship
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January 21, 2026 at 4:41 PM
From drones to fashion to genetics & much more, we've got a variety of internships opportunities for our CAHNRS students for spring or summer of 2026. Bookmark this link & check it regularly for updates:
cahnrs.wsu.edu/academics/ca...
#GoCougs #internship
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#GoCougs #internship
Nancy Deringer has been named our college's associate dean for student success an&d academic programming. She assumed the permanent position on Jan. 1 after previously serving as interim associate dean. Great to have her permanently on board! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/boos...
Boosting, retaining students key for newly named CAHNRS associate dean
Nancy Deringer named CAHNRS associate dean for student success and academic programming.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Nancy Deringer has been named our college's associate dean for student success an&d academic programming. She assumed the permanent position on Jan. 1 after previously serving as interim associate dean. Great to have her permanently on board! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/boos...
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Join #WSU Extension Forestry for the upcoming Tree Farm Inspector Training for consulting foresters, agency & industry personnel, & sustainability advocates.
Thurs., Jan. 22, 8–11 AM, Spokane, WA.
To learn more & connect:
forestry.wsu.edu/northeast-re...
Thurs., Jan. 22, 8–11 AM, Spokane, WA.
To learn more & connect:
forestry.wsu.edu/northeast-re...
January 20, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Join #WSU Extension Forestry for the upcoming Tree Farm Inspector Training for consulting foresters, agency & industry personnel, & sustainability advocates.
Thurs., Jan. 22, 8–11 AM, Spokane, WA.
To learn more & connect:
forestry.wsu.edu/northeast-re...
Thurs., Jan. 22, 8–11 AM, Spokane, WA.
To learn more & connect:
forestry.wsu.edu/northeast-re...
#WSU hosts several events next week honoring the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01...
MLK Week events happening Jan. 19–23
With Jan. 19 celebrated as a university holiday, WSU faculty, staff, and students also will have numerous opportunities to participate in the National Day of Service.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM
#WSU hosts several events next week honoring the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01...
Dean Khosla sent his first blog post of 2026 &, among other things, praises #WSU academic advisors:
"Our advisors are the face of our institution. They are the first and most consistent point of connection for our students."
Read about this & more, then subscribe! cahnrs.wsu.edu/a-new-year-p...
"Our advisors are the face of our institution. They are the first and most consistent point of connection for our students."
Read about this & more, then subscribe! cahnrs.wsu.edu/a-new-year-p...
A new year powered by optimism and hope
It is my great pleasure to welcome students, faculty, and staff back to our campuses and centers as we begin another remarkable year of learning, discovery, and impact across CAHNRS.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Dean Khosla sent his first blog post of 2026 &, among other things, praises #WSU academic advisors:
"Our advisors are the face of our institution. They are the first and most consistent point of connection for our students."
Read about this & more, then subscribe! cahnrs.wsu.edu/a-new-year-p...
"Our advisors are the face of our institution. They are the first and most consistent point of connection for our students."
Read about this & more, then subscribe! cahnrs.wsu.edu/a-new-year-p...
Medical students don't get much training in how to handle/talk about end of life issues with patients, according to a #WSU paper. Great to see cross-discipline work, especially involving @wsumedicine.bsky.social students! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/deat...
Death and doctors: New WSU study looks at medical student education on end-of-life care
Medical students in the U.S. receive little or no formal training in helping patients through end-of-life issues, finds new WSU review.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu
January 14, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Medical students don't get much training in how to handle/talk about end of life issues with patients, according to a #WSU paper. Great to see cross-discipline work, especially involving @wsumedicine.bsky.social students! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/deat...
Sieg Snapp will be our new associate dean for research, starting April 1. Dr. Snapp is an alumna of our college who has worked extensively in Extension & doing cutting-edge research.
We're excited to welcome her back home! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/snap...
We're excited to welcome her back home! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/snap...
Snapp appointed as WSU college’s Associate Dean for Research
Acclaimed scientist and WSU alumna Sieg Snapp named new CAHNRS Associate Dean of Research.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu
January 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Sieg Snapp will be our new associate dean for research, starting April 1. Dr. Snapp is an alumna of our college who has worked extensively in Extension & doing cutting-edge research.
We're excited to welcome her back home! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/snap...
We're excited to welcome her back home! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/snap...
Welcome to the start of the 2026 spring semester! Welcome back, Cougs! www.tiktok.com/@wsucahnrs/v...
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#GoCougs
Welcome back CAHNRS Cougs! We’re ready to have an awesome spring semester! Are you?! #student #college #fyp #wsu #pullman
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January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Welcome to the start of the 2026 spring semester! Welcome back, Cougs! www.tiktok.com/@wsucahnrs/v...
#GoCougs
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Knowing that a #scholarship and student job allowed him to get a college education, Mel Hamre '54 supported WSU for over 40 years. Despite his passing in 2025, his planned gifts to multiple areas of WSU will have a lasting impact. ❤️ ⬇️
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#GoCougs #PlannedGiving
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#GoCougs #PlannedGiving
Remembering Mel Hamre: A Beloved Cougar
Mel Hamre ’54 lived life embracing a strong work ethic, a curiosity about the world, and a belief that education not only better prepares us for the world but also helps us make a better world.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Knowing that a #scholarship and student job allowed him to get a college education, Mel Hamre '54 supported WSU for over 40 years. Despite his passing in 2025, his planned gifts to multiple areas of WSU will have a lasting impact. ❤️ ⬇️
foundation.wsu.edu/2026/01/08/r...
#GoCougs #PlannedGiving
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#GoCougs #PlannedGiving
"Collins runs the most impressive smoke-taint experiments in the country. (He) smokes the equivalent of a quarter-acre vineyard...to make a decent amount of truly terrible wine."
Great @newyorker.com story about research on wildfire smoke & wine @wsu.edu. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Great @newyorker.com story about research on wildfire smoke & wine @wsu.edu. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Can We Save Wine from Wildfires?
The industry has lost billions of dollars, largely because smoke makes the drink taste like licking an ashtray. Now a team of scientists is chasing a solution.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
"Collins runs the most impressive smoke-taint experiments in the country. (He) smokes the equivalent of a quarter-acre vineyard...to make a decent amount of truly terrible wine."
Great @newyorker.com story about research on wildfire smoke & wine @wsu.edu. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Great @newyorker.com story about research on wildfire smoke & wine @wsu.edu. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Interactions with other people are a predictor of health, according to ongoing @wsuextension.bsky.social research. By sharing food or checking in on someone close, neighbors can help each other & build a habit that supports community & personal well-being. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
WSU Extension research showing goodwill toward neighbors boosts health outcomes
New Washington State University Extension research from the CHORDS Lab in Whatcom County suggests that strong neighborly connections improve health outcomes and reduce stress.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu
January 7, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Interactions with other people are a predictor of health, according to ongoing @wsuextension.bsky.social research. By sharing food or checking in on someone close, neighbors can help each other & build a habit that supports community & personal well-being. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
Furthering the relationship w/the vital turfgrass seed industry, #WSU recently named Michael Neff as the Washington Turfgrass Seed Commission Professor, a position endowed by the industry. The position allows him to work on research that is high-risk/high-reward. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/watc...
Watching grass grow ‘endlessly fascinating’ for newly endowed WSU professor
Michael Neff was recently named the Washington Turfgrass Seed Commission Professor at WSU.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu
January 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Furthering the relationship w/the vital turfgrass seed industry, #WSU recently named Michael Neff as the Washington Turfgrass Seed Commission Professor, a position endowed by the industry. The position allows him to work on research that is high-risk/high-reward. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/watc...
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Make good neighboring part of your New Year’s resolution—research suggests that neighborly acts increase personal positive health outcomes & community well-being.
Ready to commit? There’s a checklist of ways to become a better neighbor linked at the end.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
Ready to commit? There’s a checklist of ways to become a better neighbor linked at the end.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
WSU Extension research showing goodwill toward neighbors boosts health outcomes
New Washington State University Extension research from the CHORDS Lab in Whatcom County suggests that strong neighborly connections improve health outcomes and reduce stress.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu
January 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Make good neighboring part of your New Year’s resolution—research suggests that neighborly acts increase personal positive health outcomes & community well-being.
Ready to commit? There’s a checklist of ways to become a better neighbor linked at the end.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
Ready to commit? There’s a checklist of ways to become a better neighbor linked at the end.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
A recent #WSU wine graduate helped create 2 Cabernet Sauvignon wines — 1 using grapes grown in sandy soil, the other using grapes grown in basaltic soil. She hoped to discover how soil can affect the final product. Cool student research! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/a-ta...
A tale of two wines: WSU student explores how soil type impacts taste, aroma
For her Blended Learning project, Elle Jennings partnered with a WSU alumnus to create two Cabernet Sauvignon wines. One used grapes grown in sandy soil; the other used grapes grown in basaltic soil.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu
January 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
A recent #WSU wine graduate helped create 2 Cabernet Sauvignon wines — 1 using grapes grown in sandy soil, the other using grapes grown in basaltic soil. She hoped to discover how soil can affect the final product. Cool student research! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/a-ta...
Non-essential #WSU services are closed from Dec. 24-Jan. 4. We'll be back online Jan. 5. Happy holidays & we'll see you in 2026! #GoCougs
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December 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Congratulations to Michelle Moyer on receiving the Walter J. Clore Award from the Washington State Grape Society for exceptional contribution to the #WAwine industry. @wsuextension.bsky.social #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
WSU Viticulture Professor and Extension Specialist Michelle Moyer honored for industry impact
In recognition of her impactful research and outreach work, Michelle Moyer received the Walter Clore Award at the annual Washington State Grape Society conference.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu
December 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Congratulations to Michelle Moyer on receiving the Walter J. Clore Award from the Washington State Grape Society for exceptional contribution to the #WAwine industry. @wsuextension.bsky.social #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
In honor of @wsucougarathletics.bsky.social football playing in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl today, we want to celebrate the work our scientists do to help growers & provide a healthy, inexpensive food supply for American consumers. #GoCougs potatoes.wsu.edu
December 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In honor of @wsucougarathletics.bsky.social football playing in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl today, we want to celebrate the work our scientists do to help growers & provide a healthy, inexpensive food supply for American consumers. #GoCougs potatoes.wsu.edu
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We were introduced to Washington State University’s Cougar Gold cheese a few years ago. Absolutely amazing stuff. They’ll ship it to you. I love that they include the name of the student who produced it on the packaging. Ruth, we love you. ❤️
Land-grant universities rock.
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Land-grant universities rock.
@wsucahnrs.bsky.social
December 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
We were introduced to Washington State University’s Cougar Gold cheese a few years ago. Absolutely amazing stuff. They’ll ship it to you. I love that they include the name of the student who produced it on the packaging. Ruth, we love you. ❤️
Land-grant universities rock.
@wsucahnrs.bsky.social
Land-grant universities rock.
@wsucahnrs.bsky.social
Dean Khosla sent out 2 messages this week. One, a brief holiday message, the other his regular blog post. In both he reflects back on his first semester & looks forward to the challenges ahead. #GoCougs
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December 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Dean Khosla sent out 2 messages this week. One, a brief holiday message, the other his regular blog post. In both he reflects back on his first semester & looks forward to the challenges ahead. #GoCougs
email.cahnrs.wsu.edu/html/cahnrs-...
cahnrs.wsu.edu/reflections-...
email.cahnrs.wsu.edu/html/cahnrs-...
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Heavy wind & rain across the state mean that access to real-time weather data is more important than ever. Check out WSU’s AgWeatherNet, comprised of +175 stations, for local weather updates helping people in ag & beyond make informed choices. 🧵
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December 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Heavy wind & rain across the state mean that access to real-time weather data is more important than ever. Check out WSU’s AgWeatherNet, comprised of +175 stations, for local weather updates helping people in ag & beyond make informed choices. 🧵
weather.wsu.edu
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Viral diseases cause multi-billion-dollar damages to global food crops annually. #WSU scientists are training the next generation of virologists to fight these diseases with a simple but crucial tool: clean plants. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
WSU plant pathology graduates lead crop-defending clean plant programs across North America
Six WSU plant pathology alumni manage clean plant certification programs in five U.S. states and Canada, defending apples, berries, and other important crops.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu
December 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Viral diseases cause multi-billion-dollar damages to global food crops annually. #WSU scientists are training the next generation of virologists to fight these diseases with a simple but crucial tool: clean plants. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
Modern forest ownership is defined by personal objectives, and the next Coached Planning Shortcourse helps owners realize that vision.
Running weekly, Jan. 7-March 11, via Zoom, it's for owners of small-scale family forests in eastern Wash., typically 5-500 acres. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/stew...
Running weekly, Jan. 7-March 11, via Zoom, it's for owners of small-scale family forests in eastern Wash., typically 5-500 acres. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/stew...
Stewardship shortcourse to help eastern Washington forest owners plan their legacy
Upcoming class series is designed for owners of small-scale family forests in eastern Washington who want to protect their land’s health and value.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu
December 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Modern forest ownership is defined by personal objectives, and the next Coached Planning Shortcourse helps owners realize that vision.
Running weekly, Jan. 7-March 11, via Zoom, it's for owners of small-scale family forests in eastern Wash., typically 5-500 acres. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/stew...
Running weekly, Jan. 7-March 11, via Zoom, it's for owners of small-scale family forests in eastern Wash., typically 5-500 acres. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/stew...
Ashley Hall’s passion for her outreach work @wsuextension.bsky.social is driven by a desire to help others.
In recognition the Wash. State Healthcare Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery honored Hall w/the Prevention Award of Excellence.
#GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
In recognition the Wash. State Healthcare Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery honored Hall w/the Prevention Award of Excellence.
#GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
WSU associate professor receives award for impactful prevention work with communities, youth
WSU Extension 4-H Associate Professor Ashley Hall recently received the Prevention Award of Excellence for her substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion work.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu
December 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Ashley Hall’s passion for her outreach work @wsuextension.bsky.social is driven by a desire to help others.
In recognition the Wash. State Healthcare Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery honored Hall w/the Prevention Award of Excellence.
#GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
In recognition the Wash. State Healthcare Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery honored Hall w/the Prevention Award of Excellence.
#GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
Prickly English holly shrubs aren’t a jolly sight for Kevin Zobrist, a @wsuextension.bsky.social forester. Since holly was introduced to Western Wash. >a century ago, the horticultural invader has infiltrated wetlands & conquered parks. It's also very hard to remove. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/12...
Not-so-jolly invader: English holly spreads across Northwest forests
WSU experts warn that English holly, once planted for holiday cheer, has become a fast-spreading invasive species overtaking Northwest forests.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Prickly English holly shrubs aren’t a jolly sight for Kevin Zobrist, a @wsuextension.bsky.social forester. Since holly was introduced to Western Wash. >a century ago, the horticultural invader has infiltrated wetlands & conquered parks. It's also very hard to remove. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/12...