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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
July 10, 2012
A survey of pediatric physicians and nurse practitioners in the Portland metro area shows that a majority are not regularly asking about household food practices, including nutritional quality or whether there is enough food in the home.
June 27, 2012
More than 14,000 volunteers helped Extension deliver educational programs across Oregon during 2011
June 26, 2012
This year the new inductees are from Polk County and Deschutes County
June 20, 2012
Since its debut on the OSU Extension website in March of 2011, Ask An Expert has fielded 3,425 questions from across the state and country and overseas.
June 14, 2012
Oregon State University is helping schools comply with a state law that requires them to have a plan in place by July 1 to reduce pesticide use.
Extension In The News
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Agritourism summit seeks coexistence for small farmers, county regulators from Capital Press
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High flying fun from Argus Observer
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SRCI prisoners become gardeners from The Argus Observer
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Cows fed flaxseed produce more nutritious dairy products says study from Farm & Ranch Guide
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Agritourism summit tackles challenges, opportunities from Capital Press
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10 things to learn from your seed packet from The World
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)
