News and impact

OSU survey highlights weed challenges in Oregon agriculture

The statewide assessment provides the roadmap to target research, testing and Extension education where they will deliver the greatest benefit.

Victor Hugo Vidal Ribeiro | Oct 2025 | Impact story

OSU Extension enhances mental health support for rural Oregonians

Several OSU Extension programs and initiatives collaborate with farmers, families and communities to implement evidence-based strategies that promote mental health and reduce substance use in rural Oregon.

Allison E. Myers, PhD, MPH, Julie Leep, Kaycee Headley, Cassie Bouska | Jul 2025 | Impact story

OSU efforts help growers spot and manage soilborne wheat mosaic virus

More growers in the Walla Walla Valley are now recognizing the disease’s symptoms, leading to improved awareness and more accurate field diagnoses.

Christina Hagerty | May 2025 | Impact story

OSU rangeland researchers help mitigate spread of invasive grasses

Communities in Eastern Oregon are better equipped to protect their rangelands from invasive grasses, reduce wildfire risk and restore the productivity and resilience of these vital ecosystems.

Vanessa Schroeder, Dustin Johnson | May 2025 | Impact story