State Senate District 28

StrongPeople builds culture of health among older adults

Older adults in Oregon face several health challenges, including chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and hypertension. Many older adults have mobility challenges due to muscle weakness, joint pain and low ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Extension 4-H babysitter training tackles Oregon's child care shortage

Families in Oregon face several challenges when it comes to finding quality child care. Because there is a significant shortage of child care slots, especially for infants and toddlers, many families struggle to find available ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU research boosts Oregon wheat production

Approximately 740,000 acres of winter wheat and other wheat varieties are planted in Oregon, making it one of the top crops in the state. The direct value of the wheat harvest in Oregon in 2022 was approximately $431 ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Open Campus personalized support steers Oregon community college students through transfer process

Research shows that while 80% of community college students intend to earn a bachelor’s degree, only 25% transfer to a four-year college within five years, and just 17% earn a bachelor’s within six years of transferring. A...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU leads the way in developing disease-resistant and sustainable potato varieties

Oregon's potato industry is a significant part of the state's agriculture, with over 43,000 acres dedicated to potato farming. The state's favorable climate, fertile soils and well-established agricultural infrastructure contribute to ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU study identifies key factors in Douglas-Fir decline in Klamath Mountains and provides management solutions

Douglas-fir is among the world’s most economically important tree species and is abundant across southwestern Oregon, where it is the dominant species in many low to mid-elevation forests. Douglas-fir trees provide vital wildlife ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Extension enhances mental health support for rural Oregonians

Farmers and ranchers face overwhelming stress from market fluctuations, crop failures, unpredictable weather, injuries and other setbacks, leading to depression and, too often, suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU study identifies optimal forest management practices for carbon sequestration

Forest managers in the Pacific Northwest face the challenge of balancing timber harvests with maximizing above-ground carbon sequestration, a critical factor in combating climate change. The carbon stored in U.S. forests offsets 13% ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Extension updates public on avian influenza in poultry and livestock

When highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was first detected in Oregon in May 2022, poultry businesses were forced to cull infected birds, backyard chicken owners worried about their flocks, and 4-H participants faced ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

Stinging nettle publication uplifts importance of Indigenous ‘superfood’

Stinging nettle is a plant that can sting and cause welts, but when the sting is removed a traditional “superfood” emerges. Native Indigenous peoples have gathered stinging nettles since time immemorial. They can be used ...

Dec 2024 | Impact Story