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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 12, 2010
OSU researchers have joined state and federal colleagues to combat the spotted wing drosophila that threatens much of the West Coast fruit industry.
February 26, 2010
Six OSU students received USDA Multicultural Scholarships.
February 25, 2010
February 16, 2010
Organic certifier Oregon Tilth has agreed to provide funding to Oregon State University's small farms program so that it can weather budget cuts and continue its research and educational efforts for organic farmers.
February 9, 2010
Gifts from Oregon hop merchant Indie Hops will strengthen existing hop research at OSU.
Extension In The News
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New center measures farm bill impact from Western Farm Press
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Tours offer tips for savvy shopping from Statesman Journal
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OSU Extension seeks volunteers from The Bulletin
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Local students learn how to make healthy food choices from The Argus Observer
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.
News Archive
- May 2013 (4)
- 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)
