Corvallis

Next month, Oregon State University Extension will offer four sessions of “Calving Schools” in Corvallis and Tillamook.  This will be the first time in a while the calving schools have been offered in the western part of the state.  OSU’s Jenifer Cruic...

Oregon State University set an enrollment record this fall, as the population of Beavers increased 3.3% year-over-year. At 35,239 students, OSU remains the largest university in the state, marking nine years in a row at the top spot. The enrollment includes students learning at OSU locations in Corvallis, Bend, Portland, Newport, La Grande and through the university’s online E-campus program.   ..

The Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research conference will take place in mid-November.  Melissa Hansen with the Washington state Wine Commission has a preview of this year's event.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences dean has her eye to the future.  Dr. Staci Simonich became the first woman to lead the college earlier this year, after serving as acting dean for roughly a month.  She said one of her top priorities as the school comes out of COVID, is connecting with the stake holders statewide. “Not just m...

Last week, Oregon State University’s Board unanimously approved the appointment of its next President.  Dr. Jayathi Murthy said she’s excited for this opportunity. “I know I’m joining the right university at the right time. OSU embodies everything tha...

Two Oregon utilities are working with a Texas-based robotics company to develop technology that could help stave off wildfires sparked by damaged transmission lines. Brains 4 Drones wants to create Artificial Intelligence for consumer-grade drones to fly over and inspect power lines in remote areas ...

An exhibit of Ag-related artwork will tour the state this summer, as part of Oregon State University’s annual “Art About Agriculture” program. The 60 pieces from 47 northwest artists include more than just paintings and photographs. "This year, w ...

Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences is searching for a new dean, after Alan Sams announced he will leave Corvallis this month. After serving as the dean for three years, Sams announced to faculty and staff in February he was leaving OSU for Texas A&M University where he will serve as Vice President for operational innovation. S ...

Oregon Department of Agriculture officials are nervous after a destructive invasive species was recently discovered. A dead spotted lanternfly, was recently discovered in a shipment of planters and ceramic pots from Pennsylvania. When the insect was discovered the Corvallis-based nursery immediately contacted state officials ...

An Ohio-based animal rights group has filed a complaint against Oregon State University over seven animal deaths, including two cows at the university dairy.  The Corvallis Gazette-Times reports Stop Animal Exploitation Now! filed the complaint with the USDA late last month, claiming the Corvallis school violated the federal Animal Welfare Act in the deaths of two cows, four lambs and one ewe used