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Partnerships improve wildfire preparedness in Washington County

Washington County faces increasing wildfire risk as development expands into fire-prone areas, fuels accumulate and climate conditions change. These efforts reduce the likelihood and severity of future wildfire impacts, helping communities...

May 2026 | Impact Story

OSU research shows biochar benefits persist over time

Dryland wheat production is a cornerstone of agriculture in Eastern Oregon, where growers operate in a semiarid climate with limited rainfall and narrow margins for managing soil moisture, fertility and crop risk. By showing that ...

May 2026 | Impact Story

OSU study shows smoke stresses calves

Oregon’s cattle industry is a major part of the state’s agricultural economy. The Oregon Department of Agriculture ranks cattle and calves as Oregon’s No. 2 agricultural commodity, with a production value of about $791.5 ...

May 2026 | Impact Story

OSU builds high-tech tools for orchard growers

Pear, cherry and apple production are vital to Oregon’s rural economy, with cherry production valued at $68 million and pear production at $90.8 million. But the tree fruit industry faces growing pressure from climate change, ...

May 2026 | Impact Story

OSU research helps Oregon golf courses target hidden turf pests

Golf courses contribute to Oregon’s economy through jobs, tourism, recreation and local spending. On each course, putting greens represent the smallest acreage but the highest-value turf because their quality directly affects play, ...

Apr 2026 | Impact Story

Students gain skills while supporting watershed projects

Across Jackson County and much of Oregon, restoration and conservation projects often outpace the funding and staff capacity needed to monitor them. At the same time, high school students beginning to consider their future career ...

Apr 2026 | Impact Story

OSU Extension grows library partnerships for access to food preservation

Food preservation is a popular practice in Oregon, with more than half of households using methods beyond refrigeration and freezing. It helps families lower food costs, reduce waste and enjoy seasonal foods year-round. These ...

Apr 2026 | Impact Story

OSU pruning research helps hazelnut growers cut losses

Oregon is the center of the U.S. hazelnut industry, and the crop is an important driver of farm income, processing activity and rural economic vitality in the Willamette Valley. Hazelnuts support growers, nurseries, processors, ...

Apr 2026 | Impact Story

Farmers build skills to reduce wildfire risk

Wildfires are increasingly impacting agricultural lands in Eastern Oregon due to a changing climate, invasive annual grasses and evolving farming practices. Dryland wheat producers have adopted no-till systems to reduce erosion and ...

Apr 2026 | Impact Story

OSU Extension helps lead X-disease response in cherries

Oregon is the third-largest producer of sweet cherries in the United States, supplying about 11% of the national market. The state’s sweet cherry industry was valued at $72.5 million in 2024, with most production concentrated ...

Mar 2026 | Impact Story