EOARC-Union Turns 125
Eastern Oregon’s agricultural research legacy celebrates over a century of discovery, innovation and service By Montana Burack This year, the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center in Union, celebrates its 125th…
OSU Animal Science Students Shine with Research and Competition Success
By: Jenna Kamppi Featuring: Hannah Lake, Wiley Lang, Grace Lindemann, and Jack Mornarich Four undergraduate students from Oregon State University’s Department of Animal and Rangeland Science recently stood out on…
Potatoes, Parades, and Community Spirit: KBREC Shines Bright
When it comes to blending agricultural innovation with a hearty helping of community fun, the Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center (KBREC) knows how to do it right. From spuds…
The Evolution of Discovery
How the engine of research spurs the endless pursuit of understanding By Heidi Happonen Sometimes scientific research can feel like laundry. It’s never really done. The goalpost is always moving…
Embracing the Differences
Studying abroad in New Zealand By Kira Sabin Agriculture and Food Business Management Class of 2023 I arrived in New Zealand after twenty-four hours of travel in a sleepy dreamlike…
OUR GLOBAL REACH
Expanding experiential learning from the classroom to the world By Heidi Happonen Every summer, students in the College of Agricultural Sciences have the unique opportunity to explore the world with…
FAMILIES the Backbone of Oregon Agriculture
By Kira Sabin Agrilcuture and Food Business Management, Class of 2022 The smell of cinnamon rolls wafted through the room as I watched my employer carry a squirming baby on…
The Endophyte Lab: 25 Years of Helping Grass Seed Growers Turn Challenges into Opportunities
By Vince Patton New regulations often carry unintended consequences—and new opportunities. When Oregon began to limit field burning in the Willamette Valley in the 1990s, grass seed growers needed a…
OREGON WHEAT: A Case Study in Gratitude
“Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you’re a thousand miles from the field.” Dwight D. Eisenhower By Heidi Happonen No matter the crop. No matter…
Letitia Carson: Historic Pioneer, Modern-Day Inspiration
by Barbara Forrest-Ball Manager, OSU Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Services, Liaison with Commission on the Status of Black Faculty and Staff, OSU Faculty Advisor, Letitia Carson Project |…