WSU's AgWeatherNet up to 370 stations

From weather data to smarter farms with WSU — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:49:58 +0000
WSU Delivers From weather data to smarter farms with WSU Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet system generates data that AI turns into new insights and automation for farmers and ranchers. Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet is the nation’s oldest and largest system of its kind, used by farmers and ranchers to track heat and cold, wind and moisture. It’s a valuable asset for a major industry in the state. Now, artificial intelligence and machine learning will use the trove of real-time data collected by the system’s nearly 370 weather stations to create more effective tools and computer models. Producers are already able to make improved farm-specific decisions about crops, livestock, and human health using the system. “It is happening now and we are improving it further,” said Lav Khot, director of AgWeatherNet and professor of precision agriculture at WSU. “That’s where AI comes in: How can we mine the information from this data and make better management decisions? It’s really changing the game.” "Smart farms start with data supplied by WSU" video with audio description Skip video Smart farms start with data supplied by WSU with audio description . AgWeatherNet stations measure air temperature, relative humidity, soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, wind direction, and solar radiation. Recently the stations were upgraded to also monitor air quality, which has become an important element of agricultural work during wildfire season. Measuremen
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The perfect blend — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:21:29 +0000
WSU Delivers The perfect blend WSU has worked with growers and producers for decades to nurture a Washington wine industry that’s an economic powerhouse. Like a Washington Merlot and Cougar Gold cheese, Washington state’s wine industry and Washington State University are the perfect pairing. As the state’s wine industry took flight, WSU, an agriculture powerhouse, responded with new research and education programs. WSU has cultivated grape varieties suited to the state’s climate and geography, and offered a range of classes from certificates to degrees to nurture a home-grown wine industry workforce.   Learn more about how WSU and the Washington wine industry work hand in hand to achieve the perfect blend. Infographic full text Infographic full text Taking Root: How WSU helped grow Washington’s wine industry. 1825: Grapes are first planted in Washington at Fort Vancouver, a fur-trading post operated by the Hudson’s Bay Company. 1859: Arriving settlers bring cuttings of their favorite grapevines from back home and several nurseries are established in the region. 1890: Washington State College is established by state legislature. Two years later it opens its doors in Pullman to educate the working classes in agriculture, among other things. 1916: Prohibition drives most grape-growing and winemaking into homes for “personal use.” By 1938 there are 42 wineries in Washington state. 1940: WSU horticulturalist Walter Clore begins research of Europe
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A star is born: WSU’s Cosmic Crisp® Apple — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:08:59 +0000
WSU Delivers A star is born: WSU’s Cosmic Crisp® Apple The Cosmic Crisp® is an apple with economic impact. Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019. Consumers can’t get enough of the Cosmic Crisp®’s sweet-tart flavor and snappy character. Here’s the story of how Cosmic Crisp® became a star. A star is born: WSU's Cosmic Crisp® Apple video with audio description Skip video A star is born: WSU’s Cosmic Crisp® Apple video with audio description . Explore WSU News to learn more about how WSU’s impact goes beyond the numbers. WSU News