North Willamette

Solve Pest Problems website gives gardeners solutions

Pests and diseases are the curse of the gardener’s existence. One day, there’s a healthy cucumber; the next, it’s a moldy mess. Searching for reliable information can be frustrating, particularly for research-based knowledge ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

OSU research to combat invasive pest benefits Oregon's fruit industry

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is a significant pest in Oregon, particularly affecting small and stone fruit crops like cherries, blueberries and raspberries. The fruit fly was first detected in Oregon around 2009 and has since ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

YOSÉ provides nature experiences, education for Portland-area youth

Research shows that people of color are far less likely to engage in nature-based outdoor recreation activities, with historic discrimination being a large underlying factor. People of color are three times more likely than white ...

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

‘Library of Things’ food preservation collections benefit Oregonians

Food preservation is a popular hobby in Oregon, but it is also an important way that households can lower their food budget, reduce food waste and enjoy seasonal delicacies year-round. Particularly in rural areas, where grocery ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU research enhances efforts to make olive farming viable in Oregon

Interest in growing olives, a high-value specialty crop, is increasing in Oregon. However, research-based information about cultivar selection and other production practices for growing olives in the state is lacking. The primary ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

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

Oregon is the leading producer of Christmas trees in the United States, supplying over 33% of the national market. In 2023, Oregon produced approximately 3.4 million Christmas trees, generating around $117.6 million in gross sales....

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

Most valuable Oregon agricultural commodity benefits from OSU plant trials

As climate change transforms the weather in Western Oregon, more and more nursery owners, landscapers and home gardeners are looking for plants that are fully drought-tolerant and cold-hardy. Development of genuinely low-input ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU inspires Oregonians to become successful beekeepers

As people increasingly recognize the vital role honeybees play in pollinating key crops, there's a growing interest in raising them in backyards. To support this enthusiasm, the Oregon State University Extension Service launched the...

Dec 2024 | Impact Story

Extension hosts 4-H Summer Wednesdays in Washington County

Busy work schedules, limited child care availability and fees for program registration pose challenges to families looking for opportunities for youths to explore new interests. In response, Kristen Moore, Oregon State University ...

Oct 2024 | Impact Story