On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Temple Grandin will deliver the inaugural Cashup Davis Family Endowed Lecture at Washington State University in the CUB Senior Ballroom. Grandin, an internationally known author, inventor, and professor of animal science, will present her talk, “The World Needs All Kinds of Minds,” from 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Many in the agricultural community may not yet be aware that Washington State University College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) is offering a new way to stay informed about ongoing initiatives, research, and partnerships. Raj Khosla, Dean of CAHNRS, has launched an active blog designed to keep stakeholders connected with the latest developments across the college.

Washington State University is once again preparing for the 2026 Commercial Potato Seed Lot Trial, an important industry program funded by Washington potato growers to provide independent evaluations of seed quality before planting decisions are made.