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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

A fertilizer guide for winter wheat in summer-fallow systems

Learn the nutritional requirements of nonirrigated cereal crops in northcentral and Eastern Oregon, including recommendations for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, chloride and zinc.

Larry Lutcher, Don Wysocki, Amber Moore, Donald A. Horneck, John M. Hart, Neil W. Christensen | Nov 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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

Oregon State research helps wheat growers manage glyphosate-resistant Russian thistle

By advancing effective alternatives to glyphosate and promoting integrated management, Oregon State is helping protect the productivity and sustainability of Oregon’s wheat industry.

Larry Lutcher, Judit Barroso | Oct 2025 | Impact story

Dry-farmed melon and watermelon production in Western Oregon

To find the best types of melons for dry farming in Western Oregon, researchers grew dozens of varieties in trials conducted over two years. Here's a look at the top varieties and how to grow them.

Matthew Davis, Alexandra Stone, Lane Selman, Amy Garrett | Sep 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Warm-season crops give Western Oregon farmers food and forage options

Research highlights versatile plants that thrive in region's hotter, drier summers.

Chris Branam | Sep 9, 2025 | News story

Extension research leads to change in the management of clover seed weevil

This work is helping growers avoid ineffective pesticide applications, reducing unnecessary environmental exposure and enabling a more sustainable, economically viable pest management program.

Christy Tanner, Navneet Kaur | Jul 2025 | Impact story

New OSU study shows persistent airborne spread of carrot disease

This research offers a path forward to protect one of Oregon’s most valuable specialty crops — and ensure its long-term sustainability.

Jeness Scott, Jeremiah Dung | Jul 2025 | Impact story

Study guides strategic fertilizer and insecticide decisions for onion growers

This research provides practical, science-based tools for enhancing production efficiency and profitability.

Silvia I. Rondon, Stuart Reitz | Jul 2025 | Impact story

Episode 62: Exploring Forest Biotechnology

Join Scott Leavengood and guest-host Teagan McElliot as they delve into the topic of BioEngineering, and how it could be applied beneficially to healthy forests and timber products.

Scott Leavengood, Carrie Cantrell, Steve Strauss | Jun 2025 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)