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OSU Enrollment Increased Year-Over-Year
OSU Enrollment Increased Year-Over-Year
OSU Enrollment Increased Year-Over-Year
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.   ..
ODA Gets $550K To Fight Emerald Ash Borer
ODA Gets $550K To Fight Emerald Ash Borer
ODA Gets $550K To Fight Emerald Ash Borer
The Oregon Department of Agriculture recently received the OK from the Emergency Board for $550,000 to fund additional Emerald Ash Borer response efforts.  The Board operates during the interim when the Legislature is not in session to consider and allocate agency requests for emergency funds.  The mon...
Oregon Voter Turnout Lagging
Oregon Voter Turnout Lagging
Oregon Voter Turnout Lagging
We are just days away from election day 2022.  And despite several statewide races, including Governor, U.S. Senate and all House positions, at last report, voter turnout across Oregon is just over 19%.  That figure is lower than many experts expected.   Oregon Sta...
Wine Minute: NW Small Fruits Conference
Wine Minute: NW Small Fruits Conference
Wine Minute: NW Small Fruits Conference
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...
OSU: Genetically Modified Yeast Could Impact The Beer Industry
OSU: Genetically Modified Yeast Could Impact The Beer Industry
OSU: Genetically Modified Yeast Could Impact The Beer Industry
Researchers at Oregon State University recently teamed up with bioengineers to study the impact yeast has on beer, and how that potentially could change into the future.  That research has determined that genetically modified yeast strains can alter the fermentation process to create beers with significantly more pronounced hop aromas.  Charles...
Focus On Fruit: 10/20/22
Focus On Fruit: 10/20/22
Focus On Fruit: 10/20/22
What are some of the biggest post-harvest issues facing pear growers?  Oregon State University's Achala KC takes a look.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...
OSU: Hemp Biomass Could Serve As Excellent Livestock Feed
OSU: Hemp Biomass Could Serve As Excellent Livestock Feed
OSU: Hemp Biomass Could Serve As Excellent Livestock Feed
A recent study by Oregon State University found hemp biomass could be the next big thing in livestock feed.  OSU Associate Professor Serkan Ates said his team found the byproduct of the CBD extraction process produces a high-protein, high-energy product with no harmful impacts to lambs in the study.  But, he was ...
OSU Looks To Improve The Carbon Footprint Of Potato Growers
OSU Looks To Improve The Carbon Footprint Of Potato Growers
OSU Looks To Improve The Carbon Footprint Of Potato Growers
Oregon State University has been awarded $50 million by the USDA to work with potato farmers to reduce their carbon footprint.  The Pacific Northwest accounts for roughly 60% of potatoes grown in the United States, and spuds are a $2 billion dollar crop locally in the Pacific Northwest but harvesting spuds creates a lot of soil disturbance.  OSU pro...
OSU Awarded Money To Slow The Spread Of Herbicide Resistant Weeds
OSU Awarded Money To Slow The Spread Of Herbicide Resistant Weeds
OSU Awarded Money To Slow The Spread Of Herbicide Resistant Weeds
Last week, the EPA announced that Oregon State University is one of  six programs across the U.S. will split $780,000 from the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program.  The funds will be used to explore the use of Integrated Pest Management in Agriculture over the next two years.   While...

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