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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 15, 2012
Two agriculture-inspired exhibits will be on display this spring at Oregon State University.
March 9, 2012
Data show that kids are most likely to eat vegetables they grow themselves.
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
Extension In The News
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Don’t let disease foul your bird feeder from Democrat-Herald
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O Christmas trees from Coast River Business Journal
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O Christmas trees from Coast River Business Journal
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OSU has new potato breeder from Capital Press
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Roughstalk bluegrass emerges as problem in grass seed fields from Capital Press
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Bayer building honeybee research center from Capital Press
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Canola research funds sought from Capital Press
Recent Gardening Tips
May 31, 2013
Flowering shrubs can add beauty to your landscape. Choosing the right shrubs can help save money on your water bill, too.
In a dry year, use water wisely, the Oregon State University Extension Service advises.
May 24, 2013
Concerned about the decline of honeybees, one of the hardest-working food crop pollinators? Don't overlook the importance of a native pollinator of your fruit trees – the blue orchard mason bee.
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.

