Federal House District 1

Using science to inform policy for a wildfire-adapted Oregon

In response to longer and more severe wildfire seasons, a growing population living in the wildland-urban interface and the extensive impacts of the 2020 Labor Day fires, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 762 in 2021, ...

Sep 2024 | Impact Story

OSU Extension Fire Program fosters place-based partnerships

As a land grant university, Oregon State University takes research and innovation out of the labs and puts them into practice in the communities and landscapes around the state through Extension programs. While OSU’s influence ...

Aug 2024 | Impact Story

Mint Pest Alert Newsletter improves pest control and reduces costs for Oregon growers

Oregon is the nation’s third-leading producer of peppermint, harvesting approximately 840,000 pounds with a crop value of $28.7 million in 2022. But pests like mint root borer and variegated cutworm threaten crop yields and ...

Apr 2024 | Impact Story

STEM at Sea connects students to marine science careers

To meet the workforce demands of the 21st century, students need immersive learning experiences in science, technology, engineering and math — especially in fast-growing sectors like marine science. "This experience really helped me...

Apr 2024 | Impact Story

Oregon Sea Grant helps fishing boats reduce seabird deaths

To catch black cod, halibut and other groundfish, some commercial fishing boats use longlines — miles of baited hooks set along the seafloor. But seabirds, including the endangered short-tailed albatross, can be injured or killed...

Apr 2024 | Impact Story

Extension research educates producers on leaf removal in Oregon vineyards

Wine grape vineyards are highly susceptible to powdery mildew and botrytis bunch rot — two fungal diseases that can ruin fruit and result in unsellable wine. One proven, non-chemical method for reducing these diseases is the ...

Mar 2024 | Impact Story

OSU Extension helps monitor invasive spongy moth in Western Oregon

The spongy moth — formerly known as the gypsy moth — is a destructive invasive insect that threatens forest health across the United States. It feeds on more than 300 species of trees and shrubs, including alder, ...

Mar 2024 | Impact Story

Revitalized Master Food Preserver training expands access

Interest in home food preservation has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, with Oregon ranking ninth nationally for home canning–related Google searches. Yet many Oregonians struggle to find reliable, research-based information. Oregon ...

Mar 2024 | Impact Story

OSU tools help organic farmers improve nutrient management and cut costs

Applying nitrogen fertilizer is a balancing act for farmers. Too little can limit crop yields. Too much wastes money, increases pest risk, and harms water quality. For organic and sustainable farmers, managing nitrogen is ...

Mar 2024 | Impact Story

Collaborations build wildfire resilience through Home Ignition Zone education

Wildfires play an important ecological role, but when they threaten homes and infrastructure, the consequences can be severe. Research shows that building materials, home condition and the type of vegetation within the first 100 ...

Mar 2024 | Impact Story