College of Agricultural Sciences - Oregon State University

07/14/2025

KBREC 2025 Grain Field Day – A Great Success! 🙌

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 KBREC Grain Field Day! The event was a tremendous success, and we truly appreciate your interest and participation.

It was a pleasure to showcase our ongoing research in grain production, including field trials led by Dr. Everald McLennon as well as updates on wheat and barley varieties. Special thanks to Dr. Ryan Graebner and Dr. Margaret Krause for their informative and engaging presentations.

We’re especially grateful for the questions, feedback, and conversations throughout the day. Your input will help guide our research and outreach priorities, and we’re committed to using it to better serve the needs of you—the farmers and agricultural community we work alongside.

We would also like to extend an open invitation to visit the farm and see the spring wheat trial at your convenience. If you're interested, just let us know, we would be happy to host you.

Thank you again for your support and engagement. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

07/11/2025

In Oregon it's season, and while the flames are particularly destructive, the wildfire smoke can also adversely affect many crops, including vineyards.

At OSU, we're tackling this problem by studying the impact of smoke exposure on grapes, with hopes of finding ways to prevent or lessen the impact of "smoke taint."

OSU Dept. of Food Science & Technology Oregon Wine Research Institute- Oregon State University

07/11/2025

📣 Radio spot featuring the two new mild Habaneros varieties called “Mild Thing” and “Notta Hotta” 🔥

These new varieties hopefully will be available for seed soon.

Oregon State University Department of Horticulture

07/10/2025

Our new Beaver Classic creamery at Withycombe Hall was featured in Oregon WinePress magazine this month!

If you haven't visited us yet, our students would love to serve you a scoop! 🍦
Monday–Thursday noon to 8 p.m.
Friday–Saturday noon to 9 p.m.

07/09/2025

🍎 High-tech innovation in Oregon orchards!

Ashley Thompson, OSU Extension fruit crops specialist and Horticulture assistant professor, is teaming up with OSU’s College of Engineering to bring AI-powered tools to apple orchards.

Their cutting-edge system uses 3D imaging and artificial intelligence to map trees and apply fertilizer with pinpoint accuracy, causing improved input efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
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College of Engineering - Oregon State University
OSU Extension Oregon State University Department of Horticulture

07/09/2025

Mark your calendars to buy some fresh blueberries! 💙

Students from the OSU Organic Growers Club Student Farm have been busy harvesting for their big fundraiser, and next week is the perfect opportunity to support.

Blueberries can be purchased at the pop-up sale on Wednesday, July 16 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Ag and Life Science Building.
Can't make the pop-up? Pre-order your blueberries and pick them up July 14-18 at the Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture (843 SW 35th Street). Contact ORGS Student Farm Berry Manager Esme Nettles ([email protected]) to order. Berries are $20 for 2.5lb clamshells, $8 for pints, and special rates are available for larger quantities.

Don't miss out on this berry good opportunity!

07/07/2025

OSU researchers confirm that h**p-fed cows, if weaned properly, produce THC-free milk & meat. 🐄

The researchers hope that this will allow for spent h**p biomass, which currently has little value, to be used as feed for livestock in the future.

Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center, Burns (EOARC)

07/07/2025

From the cattle ranch, to the rodeo arena, to the football stadium, to the College of Agricultural Sciences, newly signed OSU tight-end Cody Sieger will be studying in the Department of Agricultural Education & Agricultural Sciences this fall! 🏈

Read more about Cody's story here: https://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/2025/06/the-heartbeat-of-the-deal-how-a-small-town-rodeo-star-found-his-way-to-oregon-states-football-roster.html

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from the College of Agricultural Sciences!

Have an awesome and safe time celebrating all the things that make this country great! 🎆 🇺🇸 🎇

07/03/2025

ICYMI-Oregon Harvest for Schools was recently featured on KATU!

This program provides fresh, nutritious Oregon foods to schools and families all around Oregon. 🧡

You can watch the full video here:
https://katu.com/amnw/am-northwest-lifestyle-health/oregons-farm-to-school

OSU Extension

Oregon Harvest for Schools is a campaign to promote Oregon foods in school settings and to families.Click here for more information.This episode is sponsored by

07/02/2025

Meet Kailei Ouellette, a graduate who was selected for the 2024 Art About Agriculture Competition and Touring Exhibition!

She loves to tell stories using art, and she combined that with her experience of growing up on a farm and then studying Animal Science at OSU, to tell the stories of agriculture.

Her piece “Pinecone Pickers” was selected for the tour, and it gives viewers an insight into how pinecones are harvested.

07/01/2025

Join us at the Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center for Grain Field Day – July 8th. 🌾

Researchers will showcase ongoing studies in grain production and participants will observe field trials on various wheat and barley varieties. Presentations will be made by Ryan Graebner, cereal scientist, and Margaret Krause, small grains breeder.