News and impact

OSU Extension trainings provide safety net for stressed farmers and ranchers

QPR suicide-prevention training equips agricultural communities with tools to support one another.

Francesca Lear, Kym Pokorny | May 21, 2024 | News story

OSU Extension project strengthens biosecurity readiness for cattle producers

New three-state effort builds a rapid information network to prepare for foreign animal diseases.

Francesca Lear | May 9, 2024 | News story

AgriStress Helpline now serves Oregon agriculture and forestry communities

Call or text 833-897-2474 any time; the voice line supports up to 160 languages.

Chris Branam | Sep 8, 2023 | News story

Best practices for harvesting and storing homegrown potatoes

Clean potatoes before storing them. You need only brush off the soil on potatoes grown in coarse, sandy soil.

Kym Pokorny | Aug 10, 2023 | News story

Alberta the model cow helps producers learn calving skills

Life-size model helps ranchers practice difficult births and protect calves.

Kym Pokorny | Jun 6, 2023 | News story