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This newsletter covers Multnomah and Washington Counties, two of the three tri-counties that comprise the metro region.

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News and impact stories in Washington County

Wider spacing helps Oregon nurseries slow boxwood blight

Simple spacing and watering changes can protect nursery crops.

May 2026 | Impact story

OSU research cuts labor costs in blackberry production

Study identifies a lower-labor system that improves grower returns.

Scott Lukas, Amanda Davis | Apr 2026 | Impact story

OSU pruning research helps hazelnut growers cut losses

Study shows some disease management costs do not improve returns.

Jay W. Pscheidt | Apr 2026 | Impact story

OSU Extension develops producer-centered soil health program

New strategy will connect research, tools and real-world farm decisions.

Shannon Cappellazzi | Apr 2026 | Impact story

OSU Extension, partners develop strategy for gray-tailed vole control

Summit sets shared priorities for research, outreach and better field response.

Christy Tanner | Mar 2026 | Impact story

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