State Senate District 6

OSU helps elevate Oregon’s dairy industry with innovation and education

Oregon’s dairy industry is a vital part of the state’s agricultural sector, known for its high-quality milk and dairy products. Oregon is home to nearly 140 dairy farms, many of which have been family-owned and operated for...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

Tree School Online expands access to forest education for Oregon’s landowners

Oregon’s more than 79,000 family forest landowners manage 3.6 million acres of private forestland, contributing significant economic, ecological and social value. These landowners have diverse goals and face complex challenges in ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

OSU research keeps Oregon Christmas tree industry No. 1 in the nation

Oregon is the nation’s top Christmas tree producer, supplying more than 33% of the U.S. market. In 2023, Oregon growers produced about 3.4 million trees, generating an estimated $117.6 million in sales. The industry provides ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

Adulting 101 helps Oregon teens build life skills and community

The Oregon State University Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program serves nearly 25,000 youths statewide, giving young people hands-on learning opportunities in every part of the state. In Lane County, Extension 4-H staff ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Woodland Stick simplifies tree measurements for landowners

Professional tree measurement tools can be costly, but the OSU Woodland Stick offers an affordable, simple and user-friendly alternative. Created by the Oregon State University Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program, this ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Extension Small Farms Program among nation’s best

Small-acreage farms in Oregon play a crucial role in the state's agricultural landscape. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, a majority of the 35,547 farms in Oregon are small acreage, meaning they are 50 acres or ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Extension works with partners to fight emerald ash borer

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that infests and kills ash trees. It was first detected in Oregon on June 30, 2022, in Forest Grove, marking its arrival on the West Coast. EAB poses a significant threat...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Farm to School enhances student health and boosts local economies

Oregon State University's Farm to School program, housed in the Center for Resilient Agriculture & Food Systems, works across OSU Extension programs to maximize the benefits for kids, food producers and processors, and ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

Croptime helps vegetable growers fine-tune planting and harvest schedules

Accurate harvest timing helps vegetable growers meet market demand, minimize pest damage and schedule labor efficiently. Traditionally, growers plan planting and harvest dates using a calendar and the crop’s estimated days to ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

OSU study finds market potential for smoke-impacted wines

Oregon ranks fourth in wine production in the United States, following California, Washington and New York. The state is renowned for its high-quality wines, particularly pinot noir and chardonnay, and has several distinct ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story