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OSU to host 2012 Hyslop Farm Field Day on May 30

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May 7, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University Extension Service specialists and researchers from OSU's Department of Crop and Soil Science will… Read full story.

Oregon tree names keep people guessing

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May 7, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Many people are aware that despite its name, Douglas-fir is not a true fir. It's also not… Read full story.

Washington County 4-H receives $25,000 memorial gift

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May 2, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Generations of Washington County youth will continue to have access to programs teaching valuable leadership and life… Read full story.

New OSU research center will assess impact of Farm Bill and other policies

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Apr 26, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Increasing government scrutiny of farm support programs has prompted the creation of a new research center at… Read full story.

OSU names Dan Arp as dean of Agricultural Sciences

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Apr 18, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Dan Arp, a longtime microbiology researcher and science educator who has led the University Honors College program… Read full story.

OSU annual Earth Day Hoo Haa is April 22 near Corvallis

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Apr 16, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The public is invited to enjoy free food and live music at the 10th annual Earth Day… Read full story.

OSU network for minorities wins regional and national awards

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Apr 13, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon State University student chapter of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) has… Read full story.

USGS/OSU study: Invasive barred owls interfere with spotted owls

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Apr 12, 2012
A new study by a U.S. Geological Survey scientist, who did the research as a doctoral student at OSU, documents how barred owls out-compete threatened northern spotted owls in Northwest forests.… Read full story.

Oregon posts record $5.2 billion in agricultural sales in 2011

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Apr 9, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon's farmers, ranchers and fishing industry grossed a record $5.2 billion in 2011 – thanks to higher… Read full story.

Economists say that high gas prices triggered the housing crisis in 2007

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Apr 5, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study by economists at the University of California, Berkeley, and Oregon State University suggests that… Read full story.

Oregon students receive state 4-H scholarships

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Mar 30, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Sixteen high school students from across Oregon received state 4-H scholarship awards in March through the Oregon… Read full story.

Oregon Wine Research Institute director moves to research

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Mar 28, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The director of Oregon State University's Oregon Wine Research Institute will step down this summer to return… Read full story.

OSU to host gerontology conference April 11-12

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Mar 28, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University will host its 36th annual gerontology conference April 11-12, drawing geriatric experts from around… Read full story.

Two agriculture-inspired exhibits to feature Betty LaDuke this spring

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Mar 15, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Two agriculture-inspired exhibits will be on display this spring at Oregon State University. Giclée prints of paintings by… Read full story.

Publication explains how to stop spread of Sudden Oak Death

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Mar 13, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A newly updated publication outlines how the public can help stop the spread of a disease that… Read full story.
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OSU dean is tapped to lead top federal agency for food and agriculture

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Mar 9, 2012
The dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University has been named by President Obama to lead the National Institute of Food and Agriculture in Washington, DC.… Read full story.
Broccoli

Another mechanism discovered by which sulforaphane prevents cancer

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Feb 28, 2012
Scientists have now identified a second mechanism by which broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables help prevent cancer, through the power of epigenetics.… Read full story.

Study: Forested riparian zones important to nitrogen control, stream health

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Feb 21, 2012
A newly published study suggests that having streamside trees in river systems running through ag and urban areas can help take up nitrogen - much the same as rivers in forested areas.… Read full story.

Food Hero: Helpful messages for healthy eating

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Feb 9, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The newly updated Food Hero website (foodhero.org) is an online resource for people who want to eat… Read full story.

Public invited to observe spring lambing at OSU sheep center

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Feb 6, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – New lambs will begin arriving at Oregon State University's Sheep Center this month, and the public is… Read full story.
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