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Statewide team works to slow emerald ash borer spread

OSU Extension and state partners launched a rapid, coordinated response to invasive pest.

Henry Carnell | Sep 27, 2024 | News story

OSU Extension research using drones takes flight to detect vole activity

Drone imagery helps researchers track rodent damage and improve grass seed crop management.

Francesca Lear | Sep 5, 2024 | News story

OSU Extension Fire Program fosters place-based partnerships

Regional fire specialists provide wildland fire outreach, education and engagement.

Emily Jane Davis | Aug 2024 | Impact story

OSU facilitation of teacher-led Growing Healthy Kids program expands reach of farm-to-school concepts

Since 2021, Oregon State University Extension Service’s Supplemental Nutrition Education Program (SNAP-Ed) unit in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties’ facilitation of a teacher-led version of the Growing Healthy Kids program supports ...

Carly Kristofik | Aug 2024 | Impact story

OSU responds to reemergence of Eastern Filbert Blight in Oregon orchards

Researchers draw on decades of research, improved management tools and close partnerships with growers.

Henry Carnell | Jul 25, 2024 | News story

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