Oregon State researchers lead $4.2 million USDA grant to study disease plaguing honey bees
“It’s an enigmatic disease. We understand the basics, but we don’t know why this disease flares up some years and then goes down,” said project...
Researchers look to fill gaps in understanding tufted puffins
Rachael Orben, an assistant professor and researcher at Oregon State University, has been leading efforts to document what puffins eat by taking...
Blue whales: Ocean giants return to 'safe' tropical haven
Blue whales - the largest animals on Earth - are making their home in a part of the Indian Ocean where they were wiped out by whaling decades...
Farmers who grow barley and hops having to adapt to climate change
Farmers are seeing their barley crops impacted by extreme heat, drought and unpredictable growing seasons.
"In any agricultural crop,...
Researchers receive $2M to look for new ways to prevent organic potatoes from spoiling
“The organic potato industry cannot depend on traditional chemical anti-sprouting treatments since synthetic chemicals are banned in certified...
Raspberries are Healthy
What are some of the foods that you should include into your diet? A one cup serving of red raspberries is very healthy, 64 calories, 8 grams of...
OSU ag college receives record research funding
The college’s research funding was up 30% over 2022, which also was an all-time record.
Pacific Northwest consortium aims to improve potato production with eco-friendly methods
Oregon State University is using the grant, which came from the US Department of Agriculture, to explore practices to improve soil health and...
Wildfire smoke can have serious impacts on dairy cattle, researchers find
Researcher Juliana Ranches has been studying the impact of wildfires on cattle at Oregon State University for years. “When we think about...
How science and history created the delicious Oregon strawberry
For decades, Oregon has been the epicenter for all things berry: Oregon State University’s unique research center is dedicated to them and...
Oregon field day draws record numbers
Participants flocked in record numbers to the 2023 Hyslop Farm Field Day on May 24, an event that Tom Chastain, head of the Department of Crop...
Scientists begin to unravel global role of atmospheric dust in nourishing oceans
New research led by an Oregon State University scientist begins to unravel the role dust plays in nourishing global ocean ecosystems while...
Oregon State to co-lead $30 million USDA regional food business center
OSU has been selected to co-lead a $30 million U.S. Department of Agriculture regional food business center that will support farmers, ranchers...
OSU-Cascades researcher explores AI solution for tracking and reducing household food waste
Donnelly and OSU colleagues Jason Clark of the College of Engineering and Quincy Clark of the colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Education...
OSU breeding program produced series of purple tomatoes with healthy antioxidants
In 2011 Jim Myers did something no one had done before. The Oregon State University vegetable breeder released the first purple tomato...
Unlocking the Secrets of the Vines
OSU’s Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center focuses on growers issues
County supervisors from Klamath, Modoc, and Siskiyou address water challenges
Klamath County is ranked 5th in total agricultural farm gate value out of 36 counties and is first in total organic agricultural revenue for the...
A Legacy of Research Ensures the Future of an Industry
Nearing retirement, Chris Langdon is focused on passing on the oyster breeding program he built and nurtured the past 25 years at Oregon State...
Leaving Legacies Across Oregon
The Oregon landscape is a quiltwork of crop fields and orchards, lush forests and high deserts, jagged mountain peaks and deep river valleys...
The Endophyte Lab: 25 Years of Helping Grass Seed Growers Turn Challenges into Opportunities
New regulations often carry unintended consequences—and new opportunities. When Oregon began to limit field burning in the Willamette Valley in...
Innovative NIFA-Funded Research
To celebrate National Oregon Day on March 8, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded...
Researchers, companies breed better blueberries
Scott Lukas, berry program leader in OSU's endowed professorship for the Northwest berry and management production program, said breeders have...
Oregon Pollinator License Plate Presale
In order for production to begin we must first sell 3,000 license plate vouchers. When we are close to reaching our sales goal, a physical...
Could Dissolvable Cranberry Film Replace Plastic Packaging Someday?
The technology to use biodegradable film in place of some plastic or paper packaging is there, say researchers. But first, the industry needs to...
‘Scientific Investigation and Discovery Ensures the Wine Industry Can Continue to Produce High Quality Wines,’ says Elizabeth Tomasino, Innovator of the Year | Wine Enthusiast’s 2022 Wine Star Awards
The Researchers Are Giving Wildfire-Plagued West Coast Wine Producers Hope.
Long-term tracking of whale feeding behavior via satellite now possible with new tag
Oregon State University researchers have developed a new satellite tag that allows them to better track whales’ behavior, including previously...
Genetically modified yeast yields intense hop aromas in beer, Oregon State research finds
Oregon State University brewing researchers and a team of bioengineers have shown that a genetically modified yeast strain can alter the...
EPA Awards Grants to Advance Smart, Sensible, and Sustainable Pest Control in Agriculture
Oregon State University: Through outreach and educational efforts, this project seeks to slow the spread of herbicide-resistant...
Ever think of hemp genetics? Dr. Bob Zemetra does
Some days, Dr. Bob Zemetra is surrounded by pot plants all day. The plants inside a greenhouse are used for research at Oregon State University’...
Startups to watch at Summer Fancy Food
The Specialty Food Association is dedicating floor space for dozens of early-stage brands partnering with food incubators to develop and scale...
Oregon State research helps provide scientific framework for psilocybin use in therapeutic settings
Jessie Uehling, a mycologist at Oregon State University who studies fungi and their applications that benefit humanity, was appointed last year...
By solving mystery, OSU researchers boost kombucha brewing industry
Scientists in Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences delved into the mysteries of SCOBY by using DNA sequencing and they...
Troy Aikman taps OSU beer chemists to launch low-calorie beer
When Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman looked into making a low-calorie beer that would also taste good he worked closely with Oregon State...
Oregon State hemp vs. COVID researcher thinks preclinical trials will happen in ‘next few months’
Preclinical research involves using cell cultures and/or animal models to test the safety and efficacy of a new drug candidate, Richard van...
Researchers develop automated method to identify fish calls underwater
An Oregon State University research team and collaborators have developed an automated method that can accurately identify calls from a family...
Meet some of Oregon’s most recognizable gray whales via new OSU website
“We wanted to share with Oregonians, and the public in general, the stories of these whales because they are residents of Oregon like us, and...
Researchers investigate long-lasting ‘fluorinated substances’
The substances can be found in the blood of people and animals all over the world. They are found in water, air, fish, and soil in places around...
Researchers aim to turn seafood byproducts into source of nutrition
A research project led by Oregon State University has the potential to reduce food waste by utilizing seafood byproducts as a cheap, high-...
Study yields insights into the ecology of fishing jaguars, including rare social interactions
Oregon State University researchers and a team of international scientists have gained new insights into the diet, population density and social...
OSU study: After two hours, sunscreen that includes zinc oxide loses effectiveness, becomes toxic
The research team, which included Environmental & Molecular Toxicology faculty Robyn Tanguay and Lisa Truong and graduate fellow Claudia...
Research explores dry farming possibilities
Dry farming was more prevalent before farmers turned to irrigation, said Amy Garrett, president of the Dry Farming Institute and Oregon State...
Genetic analysis reveals differences in mate choice between wild and hatchery coho salmon
“If we can learn more about how natural origin fish mate in the wild, and if that differs from how hatchery fish mate in the wild, we can...
Oregon State receives $10 million grant to study hemp market in western U.S.
The five-year project is funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems grant program. Oregon...
Researchers smoking out B.C. wildfires’ impact on tainted grapes
Grapes and wine are affected differently depending on the intensity, duration and proximity of a wildfire, and what kind of wood or material is...
OSU Distinguished Professor receives $7M for wide-ranging study of biological impact of chemicals
Robyn Tanguay, a distinguished professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences, is the recipient of the eight-year grant in the field of...
Carnivore interactions are a game of risk and reward, Oregon State research shows
Coyotes can eat by scavenging cougars’ prey but it’s a risky proposition as coyotes often end up killed by cougars too, a new study of predator...
College of Agricultural Sciences Continues Robust Research Through Pandemic
Robust research continued at the College of Agricultural Sciences through FY21 despite the challenges of a pandemic and lockdowns. We maintained...
OSU study will provide insight into optimal nutrition for bees
A new grant will allow Oregon State University researchers to study the nutritional value of more than 100 bee-pollinated crops, native plants...
Dr. Shawn S. Donkin named new Associate Dean for Research
Following an extensive national search, the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University has selected Dr. Shawn Donkin to serve...
Oregon State researchers begin to unravel the mysteries of kombucha fermentation
Oregon State University scientists are beginning to unravel the key microorganisms that contribute to the fermentation of kombucha, research...
Combining solar panels and lamb grazing increases land productivity, study finds
Land productivity could be greatly increased by combining sheep grazing and solar energy production on the same land, according to...
Researchers demonstrate new method to track genetic diversity of salmon, trout
OSU scientists and theU.S. Forest Service are making a splash by using DNA from water samples to estimate the genetic diversity of Pacific...
New TIS Center receives $10M NIH grant
A group of researchers led by a team at Oregon State University have received a $10 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to...
New Lives for Old Beers
Pete Jones, a beer historian with the Lost Lagers consultancy, wasn’t on the lookout for a beer to recreate when he stumbled across the lab...
Looking for sage grouse answers in the desert
Sage grouse researchers endure the Wyoming summer heat to gauge nest survival.
Kayla Ruth is studying for her doctorate at Oregon...
Pandemic inspires sustainable solutions for Willamette Valley Vineyard using UVC light
Willamette Valley Vineyard, recently installed a special band of UV light called UVC light treatment, into their HVAC systems to protect their...
New Species of Truffle Discovered: Tuber luomae
“The new species is named in honor of distinguished mycologist ...
Oregon scientists team up to use big data to address societal challenges
Data scientists from Oregon’s three largest universities have received a $1.4 million National Science Foundation grant to help fellow...
College of Agricultural Sciences sets record in research grants awarded in Fiscal Year 2020
Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences has always demonstrated strength in every area of its land-grant...
Brian Charlton named Director of Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
The College of Agricultural Sciences is pleased to announce Brian Charlton as the Director of the Klamath Basin Research and...
Amazing drone footage shows blue whales swimming to the surface of the ocean to feed on krill as study reveals this practice helps them conserve energy
Blue whales swim to the surface to feed on krill as it helps them to conserve energy, according to a new study that involved amazing drone...
This microscopic parasitic animal doesn't breathe, and it's the only one we know of
"When we think of 'animals,' we picture multicellular creatures that need oxygen to survive, unlike many single-celled organisms including...
From Shellfish To Hemp To Cancer: OSU Boasts Big Year In Research Grants
Oregon State University has had a banner year in research grant funding—nearly 440 million dollars in 2019. (Only in 2017 did the institution...
Oregon State University Gets $1 Million to Study Hemp
The Global Hemp Innovation Center at Oregon State University has received a $1 million gift to explore hemp genomics, research that can grow...