Changes to cougar diets and behaviors reduce their competition with wolves in Yellowstone, study finds
“In North America and worldwide, carnivore communities are undergoing major changes,” said ...
From Flames to Flavor: How Wildfires Impact Our Favorite Wines
Dr. Elizabeth Tomasino, professor at Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences, is working on a solution to save Kennedy’s...
Student workers aim to keep farms in sheep-shape
The sheep and horse centers, two of several Oregon State University agricultural centers, are located a few miles off campus. They employ...
‘Lagerstedt’ hazelnut cultivar relies on new disease-resistant gene
Oregon farmers will soon be able to plant hazelnut trees with a new genetic source of Eastern Filbert Blight resistance than they’ve...
Smoke Gets in Your Beer
While the 2020 fires were immediately concerning for wine grapes, there was initially less attention paid to hops. So Tom Shellhammer, professor...
Oregon State building blueberry AI assistant program to guide growers
The blueberry AI assistant, still in development, would include research, strategy and other guidance for Pacific Northwest growers and packers...
Researchers develop first-ever common language for cannabis, hemp aromas
"Aroma plays a key role in how consumers judge cannabis quality, yet until now there’s been no standardized language to describe it,” said Tom...
New material designed at OSU represents breakthrough in medical imaging
Scientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent with the potential to...
Oregon’s hazelnut harvest could break records
Thanks to new hazelnut varieties developed at Oregon State University, the industry is thriving in spite of setbacks.
Mild Peppers from OSU 2
OSU Professor Jim Myers says he’s been breeding the “Notta Hotta” and “Mild Thing” that can be grown here in the Pacific Northwest.
Why do sharks keep returning to Washington's Willapa Bay?
The director of the lab, Dr. Taylor Chapple, said they are tracking the movements and physiology of large predators in our oceans. What they...
Top 10 Funded Research Projects in FY2025
Another Strong Year for CAS Research
FY2025 marked another outstanding year for the College of Agricultural Sciences, with over $110...
How researchers are testing climate resilient agriculture in Oregon
As Western Oregon faces drier and hotter summers, researchers at Oregon State University Extension are investigating crops that can withstand...
Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center at heart of innovative hemp studies in Oregon
“There’s half a dozen experiments currently ongoing, ranging from early-stage breeding to evaluation of commercial varieties of fiber and grain...
Does Crop Thinning Really Lead to Better Wine?
When Professor Patricia Skinkis, Ph.D, started...
The power of bringing honors online
In the winter of 2023, Jose Torres became the first Oregon State University student to complete an honors degree online. That hard work is now...
OSU Blueberry Field Day highlights research that helps shape the industry
There are about 320 dedicated blueberry growers in Oregon, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture. With annual production approaching...
Wine Minute: Latest Research at Oregon State University
Dr. James Osborne talks about the latest wine research taking place at Oregon State University.
Jaguar population increases after wildfire and drought, indicating area’s role as climate refuge
“Finding even more jaguars and other mammals in the study area following the 2020 wildfire and extreme drought suggests that it may serve as a...
Wheat trials in Klamath Basin yield strong results
Choosing the right wheat variety to grow can significantly impact a farmer’s bottom line and as such, the Klamath Basin Research and Extension...
New strawberry, lost in paperwork shuffle for years, continues late plant breeder’s legacy
A new strawberry called Finnito is on the verge of being released and continues the legacy of Chad Finn, a USDA Agricultural Research Service...
Oregon State plants research plot for kiwiberry, emerging small fruit
“I think it could be one of the largest kiwiberry research plots in the U.S.,” said Scott Lukas, an OSU small fruit researcher. Kiwiberry, also...
OSU Extension research confirms tunnel systems can extend Oregon's strawberry season
Research conducted at OSU’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) has confirmed that plastic tunnel systems — both low and high...
Researchers find new species of electricity-conducting organism, name it after Tribe
Scientists have identified a novel species of bacteria that acts as electrical wiring, potentially ushering in a new era of bioelectronic...
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...
Salamanders signal health of McKenzie River watershed
One crew collected trout and salamanders from the stream in areas of fast and slow-moving water. They put them into buckets and took pictures...
OSU builds home for organic agriculture research and outreach
It wasn’t long after Lauren Gwin arrived at OSU in 2008 that she heard from a growing sector of Oregon farmers. “I heard from organic growers...
Researchers advance effort to turn spent coffee grounds into food packaging
An estimated 60 million tons of spent coffee grounds are generated worldwide annually. Most end up in landfills and release methane, a potent...
Where in the world is professor Scott Heppell? Little Cayman
Scott Heppell is a professor in OSU’s Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences, where his research focuses on marine and...
Study finds consumer openness to smoke-impacted wines, offering new market opportunities
“This research provides vital information for the wine industry,” said Elizabeth Tomasino, a professor of enology at Oregon State. “It...
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...
A cross-country evaluation of substrate temperature management strategies
Jeb Fields and Lloyd Nackley presented their research findings and updates from a collaboration on evaluating various methods to manage...
Lighting the way to pathogen control in the packing house
Researchers from Oregon State University and Washington State University are studying the use of ultraviolet light on fruit packing lines.
Helping Oregon farmers thrive with smarter seed testing solutions
“A land grant university is bringing together people with diverse backgrounds and skills to help the people within Oregon. And that is...
OSU leads the way in developing disease-resistant and sustainable potato varieties
Oregon's potato industry is a significant part of the state's agriculture, with over 43,000 acres dedicated to potato farming. The state's...
OSU Extension vineyard research helps Umatilla County growers adapt to climate
The Walla Walla Valley experiences the most extreme climatic conditions among Oregon’s wine regions. While production systems have adapted, the...
OSU research boosts Oregon wheat production
Approximately 740,000 acres of winter wheat and other wheat varieties are planted in Oregon, making it one of the top crops in the state. The...
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...
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...
Organic Vs Conventional Blueberries
OSU professor Bernadine Strik says organic research was not widespread when they began their study a decade ago
Where in the world is associate professor Kate Stafford? Alaska
Kate Stafford is an associate professor and principal investigator of the Marine Mammal Bioacoustics and Ecology Lab, part of the Marine Mammal...
Mild Habaneros Are Here and They’re Packed With Flavor Without the Fire
Habanero peppers are notorious for their fiery kick, but a new twist in pepper breeding offers a gentler experience. Researchers at the Oregon...
Oregon State University sets record with $422 million in research expenditures
“Our record-setting research expenditures reflect the deep expertise of OSU researchers and our commitment to making big discoveries that have a...
Ferrero invests in U.S. hazelnut farming with research grants to Rutgers University and Oregon State University programs
"Ferrero's support over the years has helped cement Oregon as a world leader in hazelnut orchard productivity and nut quality," said Nik Wiman,...
2024 Oregon Soft Winter Wheat Yield Trials: Unveiling the Top Performing Varieties
The Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center (KBREC) is committed to providing farmers with the latest information on the best performing...
OSU researcher trades chef uniform for lab coat to tackle wine grape pest
Alexander Butcher’s passion for food — which led to culinary school and a 10-year career as a professional chef — has now brought him to Oregon...
Dormant-season grazing is a win for all, Extension researcher shows
Sergio Arispe, who’s been with the Oregon State University Extension Service since 2014, knows all about the problem of invasive grasses and...
Surf and Turf: Oregon State researchers to study feeding seaweed to cattle
Oregon State University researchers have received a $1 million grant to study the impact of adding seaweed to the diets of beef cattle as a way...
99% of U.S. hazelnuts are grown in these eight Oregon counties
Oregon’s annual hazelnut crop is worth about $110 million, according to the Oregon Employment Department. Oregon State University estimates the...
Oregon researchers part of first-of-its-kind national research partnership in organic seed production
A coalition that includes three Oregon State University Extension Service researchers was awarded a $3.4 million grant from the U.S. Department...
Mild habanero pepper varieties that are flavorful without the fire being released by Oregon State University
“We had chefs walking up to them and looking at them and saying, ‘I know in my mind you've told me they're not hot, but physically I'm preparing...
Reseachers test cold-hardiness of pear varieties
Backed by a federal grant, Kelsey Galimba, an assistant professor at Oregon State University’s Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension...
Celebrating Shark Week!
It's officially shark week! Research Associate from OSU's Big Fish Lab, Dr. Alexandra McInturf, helped us celebrate and appreciate these often-...
Less management, more yield for Oregon blackberry growers
Farmer wisdom on blackberry maintenance — or the lack thereof — is being backed with evidence.Many growers are turning to “new-over-old”...
KBREC Hosts Jamaican Student Interns
The Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center (KBREC), a research and experimental station of Oregon State University welcomes two students...
Taster Testers Need for OSU's Food Innovation Center
Become a taste tester at the Food Innovation Center
The Long Fight to Stop Fire Blight
At the Plant Pathology lab at Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center (SOREC) a very old fight against Erwinia amylovora...
Oregon State University study shows health impacts from brief pesticide exposure on fish and their offspring
A new study by researchers at Oregon State University found that fish embryos exposed to tiny amounts of pesticides for four days experienced...
The Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center (MCAREC) conducts research that directly addresses and supports the needs of cherry producers.
Oregon State University’s Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center (MCAREC) is comprised of two assistant professors in the...
Spent hemp biomass: A feed use that supports milk production in dairy cows
As an ingredient, hemp is rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can benefit an animal’s immune system, performance, and...
Naked barley research tops $10 million in grants
Efforts to develop new markets for naked barley recently crossed the $10 million mark with the award of a $3.5 million grant from USDA's...
Ranchers, officials hear about virtual fencing
Ranchers and officials heard a presentation on virtual fencing Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Cloverleaf Hall in Enterprise by David Bohnert of the...
Oregon State receives $3.5 million grant to develop barley varieties for chefs, brewers, farmers
“Interest in naked barley is increasing, particularly because of the health benefits,” said Brigid Meints, a barley breeder at Oregon State and...
Spray coating for grapes shows promise in battle between wildfire smoke and wine
Oregon State researchers are developing a product that vineyard managers could spray onto their grapes to protect from wildfire smoke before it...
Oregon State University Releases Exciting New Hazelnut Variety, Thompson
Oregon State University has a world renowned hazelnut breeding program, and the newest variety, Thompson, has recently been released. Thompson...
OSU researchers find vitamin in rivers; may offer hope for Chinook salmon suffering thiamine deficiency disease
Christopher Suffridge, senior research associate in the Department of Microbiology at OSU, and doctoral student Kelly Shannon examined...
OSU-Cascades Looks At Hemp Industry
Gordon Jones will explore how shifting regulations, farming challenges and an untested market, as well as nefarious actors, caused the hemp...
Let's Talk Mental Health: A Discussion with Oregon's Agricultural Stakeholders
Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Communications (ASNRC) Assistant Professor Dr....
OSU’s Olea Project Responds to Grower Interest in Producing Olives
Just as it took a small-but-enthusiastic group to invest in wine production more than 60 years ago, today a new group is equally determined to...
Barley Breeders Return To Flavor
“Barley varieties that dominate the market today were not bred for positive contribution to beer flavor,” says Patrick Hayes, who heads a...
OSU ag dean: 'Resilient Oregon' funding boosts research, extension
Speaking at the Oregon Seed Growers League Annual Meeting and Trade Show in Salem Dec. 5, Simonich, director of the Agricultural Experiment...
Oregon State University Research Winery Renovations
Exciting things are happening at the Oregon State University Research and Teaching Winery. The winery is undergoing a complete renovation as...
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...