Extension faculty, staff, and trained volunteers work alongside local partners to provide educational workshops, activities, and services tailored to the unique industries, natural resources, and people in our communities.
Oregon State University's land grant mission drives us to conduct research and share research-based education to improve economic vitality and promote personal and environmental health
Agronomy Program
The agronomy laboratory works closely with local growers, crop industry, agricultural companies, reserach institutions, government agencies and faculty stationed on HAREC as well as national and international collaborators to address the issues related to crop productivity and food safety, disease control, and resource cycling.
Irrigated Agricultural Entomology Program
The entomology program is interested in developing an Ecological Based-Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program in various crops which include potato, corn, maize, onions, etc. The program focuses on biological control, insect biology, ecology, and population dynamics; both basic and applied (field and greenhouse production) studies.
Plant Pathology
The plant pathology department works closely with local growers, processors, agricultural companies, research institutions, government agencies and faculty stationed on HAREC as well as national and international collaborators to further our understanding of plant diseases that impact crops at all stages of production. Duties include working with diseases of vegetable crops, directing a diagnostic laboratory for crop problems, potato seedlot trials and cooperating in applied research dealing with virus, fungus and nematode control of diseases in cucurbit, tomato, and potato, onion, and peppers.
Potato Varietal Development
Potato varietal development research will help identify new potato varieties and cultural and postharvest management practices that will provide profitable, sustainable production for the grower, improved competitiveness for the potato industry, a healthy, inexpensive food supply for American consumers, and contribute to a healthy environment.
HAREC has potato variety selection and evaluation trials, and research on the effects of nitrogen fertilization and water rate on tuber yield and quality. Evaluation of advanced selections for field resistance to early dying, potato leaf roll virus, potato virus Y, and nematodes.
Soil Hydrology & Irrigation
Our program advances the understanding of soil hydrology, irrigation science, and sustainable water management in agricultural and natural systems. We integrate research, extension, and education to support resilient food production, protect water resources, and promote climate-smart land stewardship.