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Partnership builds forest management expertise in northeast Oregon

Forest landowners in northeast Oregon are dealing with the effects of nearly a century of fire suppression. With low timber prices and rising wildfire risk, many need financial assistance to complete fuels reduction and forest ...

Mar 2024 | Impact Story

Tree School East returns to support forest landowners in Eastern Oregon

More than 79,000 family forest landowners manage approximately 3.6 million acres of private forestland in Oregon. Oregon State University Extension Service’s Tree School offers a valuable opportunity for these land stewards to build...

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

Oregon State leads innovation in hemp research, production and equity

Hemp has the potential to become a major agricultural commodity in Oregon and across the United States. Hemp fiber can be used in products such as clothing, construction materials and packaging. Hemp seed oil is being ...

Feb 2024 | Impact Story

Meal kits help Wallowa County families turn pantry staples into healthy meals

Emergency food boxes play a critical role in fighting hunger, but many recipients face a common challenge: not knowing how to use unfamiliar ingredients or how to turn them into meals. In 2019, the Oregon State University ...

May 2023 | Impact Story

Research helps Oregon wheat growers fight stripe rust, save millions

Stripe rust is one of the most serious threats to winter wheat production in Oregon. If conditions are right, the fungal disease can spread rapidly and wipe out entire fields, causing millions of dollars in crop losses. In ...

May 2023 | Impact Story

Aerospace academy inspires rural youths to explore STEM careers

n rural communities, underserved youths often face limited access to career pathways in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields due to a lack of opportunities and resources. At the same time, there is a growing ...

Mar 2023 | Impact Story