News and impact

Landowners expand prescribed fire use in Eastern Oregon

Community burn groups give landowners practical tools to reduce risk.

Micah Schmidt | Apr 2026 | Impact story

Producers gain skills to meet beef market standards

Expanded training improves access, certification and disease readiness.

Sergio Arispe | Apr 2026 | Impact story

School IPM Program protects health and safety of Oregon children

Training helps districts reduce pests, risks and absences across campuses.

Tim Stock | Mar 2026 | Impact story

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