WSU Prosser IAREC

08/19/2026

The Emerald Ash Borer has been detected in Washington State by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

This is a devastating pest for ash trees, and residents of the state are asked to keep an eye out for the insect.

For more information, see:

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) confirmed a report of emerald ash borer near Vancouver.

07/03/2025

Markus Keller is hiring a Viticulture Technician to support his research program!

The position will be located WSU Prosser IAREC, and a complete description and more information is at: https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WSU_Jobs/job/Prosser-WA/Agricultural-Research-Technologist-2_R-13331-1

Applications must be completed through the Workday portal. Applications submitted through Facebook will not be considered.

Reach out to Markus ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: July 16, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 570F-YN_CS_NPS - Agricultural Research Technologist 2 Business Title: Viticulture Technician Employee Type: Classified Po...

06/10/2025

WSU Prosser is hiring! We are looking for an Assistant Farm Manager for our Prosser Farms. This is a full-time, year-round position and will be responsible for farm operations and staff. For more information or to apply, please go to https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/details/Assistant-Farm-Manager_R-13616?q=farm%20manager.
Applications must be received by 11:59pm Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: June 22, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 565N-YN_CS_NPS - Farmer 6 Business Title: Assistant Farm Manager Employee Type: Classified Position Details: The Opportun...

05/01/2025

IAREC's own Dr. Michelle Moyer will be a judge at this year's event! Come down and support Prosser High School Students as they pitch their business ideas!

🚀 Calling all future entrepreneurs! 🚀
The 14th Annual Mustang Business Plan Competition is just around the corner! 📝💡

Join us Thursday, May 8th at 5:30 p.m. at the Prosser High School Auditorium to watch 25 talented students pitch their innovative business ideas! 💼✨

🏆 Students will present their plans for future startups, and the best ideas will win awesome prizes. It’s a great opportunity to see how the next generation is shaping the future of business in small, rural America.

🔹 What to expect:

Inspiring ideas from our youth

Expert panel of judges

Free and open to the public

Thanks to our sponsors: Benton REA & Prosser Memorial Health.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event to support young entrepreneurs! 💪🎉

04/18/2025

WSU CAHNRS has begun the search for the next Clean Plant Center Northwest Director (CPCNW), located at WSU Prosser IAREC.

This position, unlike past directors, will not be a traditional faculty member and will spend 100% of their time running the center to generate clean plants for the tree fruit, grapevine and hop industries.

A PhD will not be required for the new director, although experience in plant pathology, as well as management experience, is preferred.

For more information and how to apply, please visit www.iarec.wsu.edu/employee-resources/jobs/

Applications will be accepted through May 20, 2025.

CAHNRS > Prosser IAREC > Employee and Student Resources > Job Opportunities Job Opportunities R-13414 Director – Clean Plant Center Northwest Job Description Position Type: Full-time The Director will manage the day-to-day aspects of the Clean Plant Center Northwest (CPCNW), including supervision ...

04/15/2025

WSU Prosser IAREC is hiring! We have 3 positions currently open on our farms. Two positions are located in Othello and one position is in Prosser. Visit www.iarec.wsu.edu/employee-resources/jobs/ for more information. Applications will be accepted through April 20th.

Prosser IAREC Over 100 years of Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension for a Resilient Future CAHNRS > Prosser IAREC News & Noteworthy Marketing, technology, disease and a new Cherry King mark Cherry Institute 2025 This story was written by Ross Courtney and TJ Mullinax for Good Fruit Grower p...

03/12/2025

Thank you, Prosser!

02/25/2025

The Department is considering modifying the rules for chemigation and fertigation monitoring to incorporate current technological capabilities and potential automation future capabilities. The Department is also considering clarifying changes to the rule that will aid in the readability and understa...

10/22/2024

Who doesn't love to talk about the weather?

Join AgWeatherNet for a series of webinars -- from Inversions and Frost (October 24th), to Grape and Blueberry cold hardiness modeling (November 13th).

Dates and log-in information is available on their event webpage: https://weather.wsu.edu/?p=127151

WSU Viticulture & Enology, WSU Viticulture Extension, WSU Extension of Benton & Franklin Counties, WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences