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Oregon State University is conducting a bilingual education program, teaching those in the vineyards the ins and outs of grape health.  What does that future of the program look like?  We put that question before OSU's Luisa Santamaria.   I...

New research from Oregon State University shows wild birds continue to be the biggest carriers of avian influenza.  Wastewater detections of bird flu are highest in or near communities with important wild bird habitats, according to the new OSU study, meaning detections of the virus in wastewater does not automatically signal human cases.  Multnom...

What does sustainability look like in the ongoing research Oregon State University's Alexander Butcher is conducting?  And what role will sustainability play into the future?  He answers those questions and more in today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute.   ...

Later this year, Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences plans to open Withycombe Hall following a full renovation.  College of Ag Dean Staci Simonich noted the $75 million in upgrades focused on a host of safety improvements, including fire, electrical, plumbing and accessibility.  But she added...

A new study from Oregon State University reveals new potential uses for wine grapes exposed to wildfire smoke.  OSU Enology Professor Elizabeth Tomasino said west coast wineries were devastated by the 2020 Labor Day fires.   “More than $3.4 billion were lost ...

Oregon’s AgriStress Helpline is running out of money.  Northeastern Oregon State Representative Bobby Levy said the 24-7 crisis line provides a critical service to rural communities.   "Farmers, ranchers, loggers, commercial fishers experience significantly higher suicide rates than any other profession.”   Eastern Or...

Not only is agritourism as an industry growing, so is data to better recognize and understand the sector and its trends.  Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension broke down the data from the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture.   “1.9 m...

In today's Wine Minute, Oregon State University's Alexander talks about the wine grape pests he's researching, and the challenges he's come across.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

OSU-Extension's Luisa Santamaria talks about her efforts to educate vineyard workers about plant health as well as effort to prevent plant diseases.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag...

OSU-Extension will host a workshop later this month looking at soil carbon market opportunities that exist for grass seed producers.  The event will take place Wednesday February 19th at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany.  Topics ...