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Oregon’s wine industry benefits from OSU research and outreach

Oregon’s wine industry is known for producing high-quality wines and a wide variety of grape cultivars. Since commercial production began in the 1960s, the state has earned a strong reputation, ranking fourth in the United ...

Jun 2025 | Impact Story

Oregon Sea Grant-Travel Oregon collaboration promotes outdoor recreation guide certification

Tourism is one of Oregon’s largest economic sectors, with guided tours playing a crucial role in the tourism and outdoor recreation industry. Guides, such as fishing guides, along with visitors and residents, significantly impact ...

Jun 2025 | Impact Story

Free OSU Extension webinars help rural land buyers avoid surprises

Many Oregonians dream of owning rural land — imagining peaceful landscapes, self-sufficiency or even starting a small farm. However, the reality of rural property ownership often comes with surprises. New landowners may not be ...

May 2025 | Impact Story

OSU collaboration leads to investment in resilient food systems in Oregon

Oregon’s farmers continue to suffer losses from drought, heat waves, wildfire and other climate-related challenges. Traditional crop insurance and relief programs often don’t meet the needs of small-scale farmers who grow a wide ...

May 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Honey Bee Lab supports pollinator health, saving beekeepers millions

Honeybees are essential pollinators for crops like apples, blueberries, cherries, melons, almonds and broccoli. In the United States, they contribute an estimated $20 billion in crop pollination each year. But over the past 50 ...

May 2025 | Impact Story

Oregon IPM Center leads the way to better pest management

Pesticides are commonly used in agriculture to manage serious pest problems. But not all pesticides carry the same level of risk. Broad-spectrum pesticides can affect earthworms, birds and other beneficial species. Some can also ...

May 2025 | Impact Story

Master Woodland Manager volunteers improve Lane County forest health

Forests cover more than 90% of Lane County’s 2.9 million acres. Over 3,600 families manage small woodlands, supporting local jobs, ecological health, recreation and community resilience. These family forestland owners are part of a...

Apr 2025 | Impact Story

OSU develops first-of-its-kind water stress index for hazelnut trees

Heat and drought stress are having several significant impacts on hazelnut growers in during the dry summer in western Oregon. Increasingly hot and dry conditions are making water management more challenging. Hazelnut trees are ...

Apr 2025 | Impact Story

Podcast enables listeners to learn about forests on their own time

Forest landowners and natural resource professionals often face challenges that require specialized knowledge. Traditionally, Oregon State University Extension Service’s Forestry and Natural Resources Program has addressed these needs ...

Apr 2025 | Impact Story

Sea Grant Extension documents whale movements to mitigate entanglements

Entanglement in fishing gear is a major threat to whales. It can cause drowning and infections and impair their ability to swim or eat. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 2022 West Coast Whale ...

Apr 2025 | Impact Story