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Agriculture 

WSU Extension Irrigated Agriculture
Agricultural Systems
Competitive Orchard Systems
Forages and Forage Seed
Livestock/Animal Science
Potato & Vegetable Production Systems
 
Links & Resources
 
Agriculture

 

WSU Farm Management Publications for Irrigated Crops  Cost of production pdf files can be downloaded on this web site.
  The Costs of Owning and Operating Farm Machinery in the Pacific Northwest - Publication #PNW 346.

 

Irrigated Ag Research and Extension Center at WSU Prosser specializes in irrigation and water systems.
  eXtension Research-based information from the nation's largest and oldest network of universities.
  WSU Small Farms Team Washington State University Small Farms Team provides research-based information and educational programs for farmers, consumers, decision-makers, and others involved in local food systems.
 
Organic Agriculture
  eOrganic 
  WSDA Organic Crop Producers
   
 Pests
  Pacific Northwest Online Guides of Weed, Insect, & Plant Disease Management
 

Washington State Pest Management Association

  Plant & Insect Diagnostic Laboratory - WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center
 

Plant Disease and Insect Identification Pests Leaflet Series - PLS covers insect problems, diseases, abiotic problems, and other miscellaneous situations on which the plant & Insect Diagnostic Lab are regularly asked to provide information.

National Pesticide Information Center - A Resource for Pesticide Information

USDA Pesticide Recordkeeping Program (PRP) - Recordkeeping Tools and Information

 
Pesticide Licensing
 

Eastern Washington pre-license frequently asked questions
http://pep.wsu.edu/plt/ewplt.html

Pesticide/Pest Inspector Licensing Fact Sheet
http://agr.wa.gov/pestfert/docs/Form4375.pdf

Study materials
http://pep.wsu.edu/studymaterials.html

Study materials order form
http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/c0886/c0886.pdf 

Exam testing sites and driving directions
http://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/LicensingEd/Licensing.aspx#TakingExams 

Online recertification courses - each course provides for one recertification credit and costs $15 http://pep.wsu.edu/RecertOnline.html

 Weather
   AgWeatherNet - The Washington Agricultural Weather Network, WSU Prosser
   
 Other Relevant Links
 

Northwest AgPlastics pesticide container recycling pick-up locations and dates are posted at  http://www.nwagplastics.com/ Click “Schedules” and scroll to Eastern or Western Washington links.

Washington State University Small Farms Team provides research-based information and educational programs for farmers, consumers, decision-makers, and others involved in local food systems.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map - Updated 2012 - Maps can be downloaded from the website or an interactive interface with zip-code specific zone information can be used.

Northwest Direct:  Improving Markets for Small Farms


 
 
 

Through educational programs and developmental activities, facilitation processes, and leadership development, WSU Grant-Adams Area Extension is working to increase agricultural profitability and competitiveness while preserving or enhancing the natural resource and rural environment. Grant-Adams Area Extension office agricultural faculty specialize in producing better produce with technology, animal science programming, conservation through high residue farming, and integrated pest management.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     
 
 
 

 

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