News and impact

OSU research shows smarter ways to manage a costly berry pest

Early detection and new tools could help berry growers reduce damage from spotted-wing drosophila.

Vaughn Walton | Feb 2026 | Impact story

Co-created wildfire guide helps Spanish-speaking renters prepare

Culturally tailored resources reach farmworker families through trusted partners.

Kayla Bordelon | Feb 2026 | Impact story

OSU tests vineyard spray to help protect wine grapes from wildfire smoke

For the wine industry, the research offers progress and clearer guardrails.

Yanyun Zhao | Feb 2026 | Impact story

OSU-USDA research leads to change in clover seed weevil management

Growers adopt new strategy to combat resistant pest.

Christy Tanner, Navneet Kaur | Feb 2026 | Impact story

OSU Extension aids vegetable farmers exploring Asian crops

These efforts help Oregon farmers adapt to shifting markets, strengthen local economies and expand access to high-quality, locally grown herbs and vegetables.

Kristine Buckland, Heidi Noordijk | Dec 2025 | Impact story