Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center
The Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center (EOARC) is a cooperative research effort between Oregon State University and USDA-ARS (Agricultural Research Service) focusing on rangeland ecology and restoration of wildlands, environmentally compatible livestock systems, forage crops, and alternative livestock systems in the sagebrush-steppe of the Great Basin and inland coniferous forests of the Pacific Northwest. The Center's research program is unique in the integration of research about beef cattle, rangeland, wildlife, watershed, and forest management.
Current Newsletter - Released 4/6/2026
Burns & Union - Research on the Range
OSU’s research at the two agricultural experiment stations that comprise EOARC (Burns and Union) focuses on beef cattle production and management. Cattle have been raised in Oregon since John Quincy Adams was elected president in 1824. Cattle and calves ranked as the state’s second-leading agricultural commodity in 2016, with a value estimated at $701 million.
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The 'OSU Ag & NR Program at EOU' is jointly run by Oregon State University & Eastern Oregon University.
Many Scientists at EOARC teach undergraduate courses as part of this program as well as taking on graduate students & postdocs.
Upcoming Events
05/14/26 - 05/17/26 - Wildlife Field Skills Camp (NGBER, Riley)
05/19/26 - 2nd Grade Field Trip (EOARC, Burns)
06/08/26 - 06/09/26 - Rangeland Ecology & Management Field Course (NGBER, Riley)
06/09/26 - OSU Range Field Day (NGBER, Riley)
09/09/26 - EOARC BBQ for 4-H & FFA participants & families (H.C. Fair Grounds, Burns)
Job Opportunities
The sagebrush biome is the largest native ecosystem in North America and one of the most at risk. Altered fire regimes, expanding juniper and invasive annual grasses have made management more difficult across Oregon and the West.
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