With 22 majors, 19 minors, and 27 graduate programs, the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences is one of the largest and most innovative colleges at WSU.
Leaders in Discovery
In fiscal year 2020, CAHNRS secured more than $84 million in extramural funding. Our College accounts for more than 31 percent of all WSU extramural funding.
Support for Students
CAHNRS awards more than $850,000 in scholarships annually. To enhance experiences and opportunities, students can participate in 40 different clubs and organizations.
Real-World Impacts
CAHNRS Cougs extend science to serve individuals, families, and communities at home and around the world. Our impacts enhance quality of life, improve ecological and economic systems, and advance agricultural science.
Plant Sciences Building
The Plant Sciences Building continues WSU’s land-grant legacy by training the next generation of researchers and industry professionals.
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CAHNRS News
Disrupting mealybug mating may help protect vineyards from grapevine leafroll disease
Prosser, WA – The grape mealybug has plagued Washington wine grape growers for decades. Researchers at Washington State University are launching a study with synthetic…
Consumers will pay more for ready‑to‑eat meals made with fewer ingredients
Consumers care about the technology and ingredients used in microwavable dinners will pay more for ready‑to‑eat meals showing few ingredients.
Weed scientist known for helping others is new WSU Crop and Soil Science chair
Solving problems and helping people is what led Drew Lyon into his career. This Washington State University weed scientist also loves figuring out how plants…
WSU student lands FFAR Fellowship to support viticulture research, professional development
Horticulture doctoral candidate Alexa McDaniel has been awarded a Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellowship, which will support her growth as a leader…
June 24: WSU researchers to lead Non-Traditional Potato Field Day
Modifying their traditional field day, WSU potato researchers will safely share 2021 seed trial results.
Learn about promising wheat and barley varieties when WSU crop tours return
WSU scientists will host modified crop tours this June and July
Featured Video
The WSU Bees are getting ready to get back to work for the spring. Here’s how they survive the cold winters.