News and impact

OSU Extension quickly mobilizes to respond to emerald ash borer discovery

Extension curated and disseminated essential information about the devastating pest and assist with initial monitoring efforts to determine how far and fast the insect is spreading in Oregon.

Kym Pokorny | Jan 12, 2023 | News story

Teenage Master Melittologist creates artwork for new Oregon license plate celebrating pollinators

Marek Stanton worked with Andony Melathopoulos, OSU Extension pollinator health specialist, and Sarah Kincaid, faculty research assistant, on the inspiration behind the drawing.

Kym Pokorny | Jan 11, 2023 | News story

Rare western bumblebee discovery will help scientists determine reason for decline

The discovery allows research collaborators in OSU Extension, the Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and University of Oregon to research the western bumblebee to help determine why it is disappearing and how to stop its measurable decline.

Kym Pokorny | Dec 22, 2022 | News story

Drought hinders popular noble Christmas trees

Growers and Oregon State University continuously look at novel ways to improve first year planting success.

Dec 13, 2022 | News story

Fusion of music and technology draws teens to 4-H Mariachi STEAM Camp

The summer residential camp brings students to the OSU campus to expose them to technology through their interest in mariachi music.

Chris Branam | Oct 24, 2022 | News story