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Composting: An alternative for livestock manure management and disposal of dead animals

Learn how to compost manure, what equipment you'll need and what you can use it for. Examine the differences between composted and uncomposted manure, as well as its drawbacks.

Michael Gamroth, Linda Brewer | Jun 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

OSU research-driven solutions enhance berry yields and sustainability

With targeted research, Oregon State University Extension Service and the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station responded by providing growers with information on better nutrient management of those crops.

Scott Lukas, Amanda Davis | Dec 2024 | Impact story

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

Butcher’s research focuses on sustainable — both financially and environmentally — pest management solutions for mealybugs in vineyards.

Henry Carnell | Nov 4, 2024 | News story

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

This website is the official portal for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), providing comprehensive information on safeguarding animal and plant health across the United States. It offers resources on disease prevention, regulatory practices, and emergency response strategies to support agricultural safety and sustainability.

Oct 2024 | Online resource

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.

Henry Carnell | Oct 2, 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

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

Climate Stress and Grief: Building Resilience in Farmers and Ranchers

A growing body of literature documents the mental health impacts of climate change on the general population, but with little focus on food producers that traditionally are less likely to seek out mental health support.

Dede Setiono, Courtney Olcott, Maud Powell, Mary Halbleib, Kanchan Ojha | Project

Resiliency is the theme at 23rd OSU Small Farms Conference

The conference is the premiere event organized by the OSU Extension Small Farms Program.

Kym Pokorny | Mar 3, 2023 | News story

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