Henry Carnell

With focus on community, Open Campus and Juntos create opportunities

The focus on community partnerships of newer Extension programs like Open Campus — established in 2009 — and Juntos — launched in 2012 — are a model that could expand to other Extension programs.

Henry Carnell | Nov 26, 2024 | News story

Extension cattle specialists seek to uncover how wildfire smoke affects cows

Researchers are testing health metrics in the cattle such as blood samples, lung ultrasounds, and analysis of immune function.

Henry Carnell | Nov 20, 2024 | News story

Bilingual education has an impact on Southern Oregon wine grape growers

Historically, educational resources for growers have only been in English. That presented a roadblock for a community of workers with varying levels of English fluency or literacy. Extension educators are working to improve bilingual education opportunities.

Henry Carnell | Nov 19, 2024 | News story

OSU researcher demonstrates bee pesticide monitoring is due for an upgrade

OSU doctoral graduate Emily Carlson is the lead author on a study in the highly respected journal PLOS ONE that showed that the existing tool used to monitor honeybee pesticide exposure fails to capture important data. The finding is an important reference for policymakers and researchers.

Henry Carnell | Nov 12, 2024 | News story

OSU researcher trades chef uniform for lab coat to tackle wine grape pest

Pest management has a lot to do with food waste, Alexander Butcher, former chef, now an etymology doctoral student at OSU said. It starts in the fields and the orchards. “Pests destroy crops, causing agricultural waste,” he...

Henry Carnell | Nov 4, 2024 | News story

Dormant-season grazing is a win for all, Extension researcher shows

One of the biggest contributors to wildfires is invasive grasses, otherwise known as “fine fuels.” Extension researcher Sergio Arispe conducted eight years of incredibly successful research with contracted grazing beyond what was ...

Henry Carnell | Oct 28, 2024 | News story

Oregon researchers part of first-of-its-kind national research partnership in organic seed production

A coalition that includes three Oregon State University Extension Service researchers was awarded a $3.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve organic seed production, both in the Pacific Northwest and nationally.

Henry Carnell | Oct 17, 2024 | News story

Oregon growers: This might be the droid you are looking for

Meet FarmDroid, an innovative solar-powered Danish agricultural technology introduced to Oregon farmers in a recent demonstration by Kristie Buckland, an OSU vegetable and specialty seed crop specialist and Pete Berry, an OSU weed ...

Henry Carnell | Oct 2, 2024 | News story

New detections of emerald ash borer signal plan is working

Oregon faces the spread of the emerald ash borer, not only within Washington County but with recent detections in Marion, Yamhill and Clackamas counties. But recent detections signal that the response plan is working.

Henry Carnell | Sep 27, 2024 | News story

Through unique collaboration, Extension helps Oregon nonprofit guide grants to hard-hit Oregon farmers

To date, the Oregon Community Food Systems Network with help from OSU Extension has awarded over $3 million to 222 farms across the state, to take action that will improve the resilience of the land they cultivate and their farm businesses.

Henry Carnell | Sep 12, 2024 | News story

Extension pollinator specialist shines the light on hidden vineyard wonders

Bee Friendly Vineyards program encourages sustainability at vineyards by increasing pollinator habitat. Through generating data like bee diversity at vineyards, Oregon State’s pollinator health Extension specialist Andony Melathopoulos is ...

Henry Carnell | Sep 6, 2024 | News story

OSU engages with onion growers to demonstrate an alternative method for plastic waste reduction

Drip tape irrigation produces two million pounds of plastic waste each year in Malheur County. Luckily, two OSU Chemical Engineering faculty have been working on a process that could turn drip tape plastic into diesel fuel for growers’ tractors.

Henry Carnell | Aug 27, 2024 | News story

Engineering students help Extension faculty improve cover crop technology

Four OSU engineering students teamed up with Nick Andrews, the Oregon State Extension organic vegetable specialist, to design and build more a effective interseeding tractor.

Henry Carnell | Aug 20, 2024 | News story

Black in the Gorge, launched by OSU Open Campus, provides a space for community

Ann Harris launched Black in the Gorge, a community group open to all designed to build connections and community for Black and Black bi/multi-racial people in the Gorge region.

Henry Carnell | Aug 7, 2024 | News story

OSU Extension partnership opens traditionally closed door to Tribal students

The New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) program includes support for Indigenous undergraduates pursing STEM internships, including an additional stipend and mentorship, and a pre-college summer camp at OSU to give Tribal high ...

Henry Carnell | Jul 30, 2024 | News story

Extension faculty jump into action as Eastern Filbert Blight returns

OSU researchers responded to a reemergence of a serious disease affecting hazelnut trees.

Henry Carnell | Jul 29, 2024 | News story

Extension helps land nearly $6 million for wildfire resilience in Wasco County

A substantial component of the grant funding will create and fund a full-time, countywide wildfire coordinator position with Wasco County.

Henry Carnell | Jul 2, 2024 | News story

OSU studies the effects of pathogen attacking Pacific Northwest hop fields

OSU is using a federal grant to research the effects of Fusarium canker on hops.

Henry Carnell | Jun 13, 2024 | News story