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OSU Extension Service and agricultural research news
The Extension and Experiment Station Communications (EESC) department writes news releases about OSU’s agricultural research as well as the various programs offered by the university’s Extension Service. Below is an archive of these stories as well as a list of stories published in the media about Extension. You’ll also find gardening advice articles written by EESC. Contact our media liaisons.
Recent News Stories
March 9, 2012
Sonny Ramaswamy, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, has been tapped to lead the National Institute for Food and Agriculture.
February 8, 2012
The idea is to use the Internet to connect with people and offer them tools for healthy eating.
La idea es usar el Internet para conectarse con la gente y ofrecerles recursos para poder alimentarse de manera saludable
February 6, 2012
What better time to teach the basics to our beef producers of the future.
January 20, 2012
Sixty students in the SMILE club, have enhanced their understanding of design principles, teamwork and project management.
Extension In The News
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Learning the ins and outs of birthing a calf from Herald and News
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Saving soil, nutrients and money with cover crops from Ag Weekly
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Inside the nation's Christmas tree industry from Idaho Mountain Express
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Cooperation needed to 'get to yes,' farmers told from Capital Press
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Tips for getting into agritourism from Capital Press
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Tips for getting into agritourism from Capital Press
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Cooperation needed to 'get to yes,' farmers told from Capital Press
Recent Gardening Tips
May 10, 2013
The latest research-based guidelines for managing insect pests, plant diseases and weeds in the Pacific Northwest are available through three newly updated, comprehensive guides.
May 3, 2013
Thatch is a layer of decaying roots and stems that build up between grass and the soil.
April 19, 2013
Animal manure is rich in nutrients that make it a great organic fertilizer for your garden.
April 12, 2013
Afraid gardening and your soil are not compatible? Raised beds can come to the rescue.
March 29, 2013
Gardeners and nurseries should be on the lookout this spring for a relatively new pest in Oregon that damages azaleas and rhododendrons, according to experts with the Oregon State University Extension Service.
News Archive
- May 2013 (2)
- April 2013 (5)
- March 2013 (4)
- February 2013 (1)
- January 2013 (11)
- December 2012 (5)
- November 2012 (5)
- October 2012 (2)
- September 2012 (2)
- August 2012 (1)
- July 2012 (3)
- June 2012 (5)
