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OSU Extension Service and agricultural research news

April 13, 2012

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OSU network for minorities wins regional and national awards
The OSU student chapter of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) won awards at its annual career fair and training conference.
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April 9, 2012

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Oregon posts record $5.2 billion in agricultural sales in 2011
Oregon's farmers, ranchers and fishing industry grossed a record $5.2 billion in 2011 thanks to higher commodity prices, according to a report by the Oregon State University Extension Service.
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April 5, 2012

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Economists say that high gas prices triggered housing crisis in 2007
High gas prices were the “trigger” that burst the housing bubble, according to economists from OSU and UC Berkeley
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March 28, 2012

Neil Shay
OWRI director moves to research
Neil Shay will step down as director of the Oregon Wine Research Institute to return to full-time research and teaching at OSU.
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March 9, 2012

Sonny Ramaswamy
OSU dean to lead top food and agriculture agency
Sonny Ramaswamy, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, has been tapped to lead the National Institute for Food and Agriculture.
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Recent Gardening Tips

April 20, 2018

Pucker up, it’s time to talk lemons
With heavenly scent and sweet flavor, Meyer lemons are a favorite
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April 13, 2018

How to keep frustrating felines out of the garden
Plant a fork forest or lay some netting to help keep kitty out
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April 5, 2018

Give the garden a facelift with 6 shrubs sporting dramatic foliage
Pepper the landscape with spicy shrubs
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March 30, 2018

Stick a thermometer in the soil before planting vegetables
Wait until it gets to the appropriate temperature before planting
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March 23, 2018

Practice the good neighbor policy in the garden: Try companion planting
There are many advantages of having certain plants side by side
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