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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
January 12, 2010
Oregon State University animal science experts will present best practices for getting lambs off to a good start at an annual lambing school on Jan. 26 in McMinnville.
January 1, 2010
December 31, 2009
December 17, 2009
After nearly 30 years of war and neglect, Iraq is preparing to rebuild its system of higher education with help from OSU.
December 14, 2009
Even with passage of tax measures, Oregon state taxes will be lower than the national average.
Extension In The News
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Summit teaches wildlife lessons from Corvallis Gazette-Times
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OSU president tours region from The Observer
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Ashes, Ashes, Can We Put Them All Around? from The Republican Journal
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Wallowa County 4-Hers' livestock judging put to test from The Observer
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More Farms Vie for the $1 Billion Spent at Farmers Markets from Bloomberg Businessweek
Recent Gardening Tips
July 25, 2014
In mild parts of western Oregon and along most of the coast, it is possible to grow a succession of garden vegetables throughout most of the year. Gardeners can extend the season well into fall in many parts of the Pacific Northwest with a little knowledge and protection of their plants from the elements.
July 18, 2014
Need a summer cover crop to add nutrients to your garden's soil? Try planting buckwheat.
July 10, 2014
Many people pay more attention than usual to their roofs in the summer and fall as trees overhang, leaves pile up and fall rains are just around the corner.
July 3, 2014
What to do about garden pests, including insects, plant diseases and weeds, can be a challenge for gardeners who want to effectively manage the pests without damage to the environment and human health.
June 27, 2014
Construction materials can include fiberglass, wood, wire, plastic and PVC hoops.
News Archive
- July 2014 (2)
- June 2014 (7)
- May 2014 (4)
- April 2014 (7)
- March 2014 (6)
- February 2014 (6)
- January 2014 (4)
- December 2013 (2)
- November 2013 (5)
- October 2013 (4)
- September 2013 (1)
- August 2013 (4)
