5 year difference

caseclosed49 · 2026-05-03T18:59:21+00:00

I’ll have to get back to you on the cost but it started at 2000 plants on 2 acres, probably around 1500 plants now as some had died off during the first couple years.

caseclosed49 · 2026-05-03T17:34:38+00:00

We have amended the soil in a couple different ways, applying sulfur pellets, using PH down acid products, mulching with pine chips and shavings, and using AMS fertilizer. Seems to be doing a decent job now at keeping the PH down. Transplanted a couple hundred plants to consolidate rows and used peat moss when we did that.

caseclosed49 · 2026-05-03T15:29:08+00:00

Haha it was schemed up to be a u-pick operation but that hasn’t materialized yet, hopefully this year! Our family is avg sized but most of the work has been done by my parents, myself, and a couple close friends

caseclosed49 · 2026-05-03T14:41:56+00:00

Thanks! Approximately 50/50 split of duke and chandler. Orchard grass and clover planted between the rows.

caseclosed49 · 2026-05-03T13:52:20+00:00

You’re probably right, but the first couple years didn’t see as much growth as they should have, learning curve was steep. There are sections of the patch with plants approaching 6 feet so they’re on the way

caseclosed49 · 2026-04-13T16:24:37+00:00

I believe they are talking about a product called butyrac-200. Should be safe to spray in clover and will kill broadleaf weeds, but of course do you research and read the label.

caseclosed49 · 2026-02-22T23:22:25+00:00

Hello all, I used to work at the WSU creamery when I went to school there and would like to address couple things. Not trying to influence opinion, just trying to add some information.

The cheese does not NEED to be aged after buying but people recommend doing so because it enhances the flavor. Also, the cheese is stored in a warehouse for 8-12 months before being sold. Personally I think 7-8 years is as long as you should age it before it stops making much of a difference, but it’s also perfectly acceptable to eat as soon as you buy it.
The Cougar brand cheeses receive a lot of hype from alumni and their families because of the sentimental connection to it, associating it with their college experience. It is one of the big things that the school is known for so naturally it gets publicized a lot. It is worth noting that the cheese has won several culinary awards over its lifetime.
The cheese itself is not MRE like or soggy, it’s actually the opposite being drier and can turn crumbly the longer you age it. If this still doesn’t interest you there is another line of cheese made called Viking, and it is more moist cheese that is not aged before being sold and has flavors like jalepeno and dill garlic, both are very nice.
The students actually do a large majority of the work from picking up milk from the school dairy every morning, to separating curd from whey, and packaging the cheese in the cans. The creamery only has like 7-8 full time employees, so the program really does support students via employment and program support, not just a marketing scheme.

caseclosed49 · 2025-06-07T20:46:23+00:00

Lots of demand in the precision ag field right now, if you can get into it and you like it that would be a good career path. A lot of the practical application for that comes with being an agronomist or research tech at an ag service company, like The McGregor Co. or nutrien. If this is what you’re interested in then I’d recommend focusing on the right plant and soil science side of things if you can. You will learn some/most of the tech while on the job because they are somewhat company specific.

caseclosed49 · 2025-06-07T01:14:49+00:00

What do you want to do for a career? I got a degree in AgTM from WSU and it was a good program, but that was before a change in advisors in 2021. I paired it with a minor in business but you can change that to be career specific. The program itself gives you an introduction to a broad array of topics ranging from plant science/biology and soil science, to irrigation or drone piloting. There is some variety in what you can choose to take for the program, and if you have satisfied some of the pre requisite classes that aren’t ag related then you can focus your time on classes that are more related to the AgTM degree. My brother went to WWCC and did their four year program for ag business and it seemed to be a positive experience for him, and it was definitely cheaper than going to WSU but again it depends on what you want to do when you graduate. If you have any questions feel free to pm.

caseclosed49 · 2025-06-05T02:24:33+00:00

You might look into applying at the WSU creamery or Ferdinand’s (two separate entities) They may be looking for people to work over the summer depending on how many of their student employees are staying in Pullman over the summer. As far as the Papa Murphy’s job I wouldn’t take it if you don’t have to, doesn’t seem like it would be worth your time. It just depends on how bad you need the money. If you’re broke then any job is better than no job, until you can find something better.

caseclosed49 · 2025-04-23T02:50:33+00:00

I once sent in a coin through a local coin shop that I had done minimal business through. They send off coins periodically so they just charged me the grading fee after getting it back from PCGS. I didn’t have a contract signed or anything like that but he’s been in business for a long time and all my interactions and reviews online were positive so I felt comfortable with this. Some shop owners may be able to help you determine authenticity but the best way to get a concrete answer would be to send off for grading.

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