Chris Benedict

Washington State University is preparing to host this year’s SoilCon later this month. WSU’s Chris Benedict says this year’s virtual event will focus on how soil health impacts the diverse agriculture production systems across the state. "We've go ...

Washington State University is out with a 124-page Roadmap that outlines the current challenges, as well ways to help maintain healthy soils statewide. Chris Benedict, WSU Regional Extension Specialist, said this Roadmap is part of the Soil Health Initiative approved by state lawmakers in 2020 ...

February 8th-12th, Washington State University will host SoilCon, which coincides with Washington Soil Week. WSU’s Chris Benedict said SoilCon will bring together soil experts from around the Pacific Northwest and the world. "It's part of a state called the Soil Health Initiative which involves Washington State University, Washington State Department of Agriculture, and the Washington Conse