Research

Digging Deeper for a Better Tomorrow

 

Research in the College of Agricultural Sciences drives innovation that feeds communities, strengthens economies, and stewards the environment. We are cultivating prosperity by bridging science and society, and delivering solutions that help farmers adapt, improve food systems, and build resilience in the face of global challenges.

Our researchers collaborate across disciplines and work closely with students and stakeholders to navigate the pressing challenges facing agriculture today. Together, these partnerships turn research into real-world solutions that make a lasting impact in Oregon and beyond.

Through dynamic research programs, hands-on training, and outreach events, we translate knowledge into action that benefits agriculture and the people who depend on it.

Research Highlights

 

$65 million in grants awarded

$85 million in research expenditures

13 inventions licensed
17 patents filed

598 proposals submitted

In The News

Bonneville Dam, photo by Bonneville Power Administration

New research shows warmer winters could impact water flow in western US

In a good winter, the snow piles up in mountains across the Pacific Northwest, turning the snowpack in a reserve to maintain water levels. The...

This display of products at the OSU Food Innovation Center in Portland showcases products developed with the support and collaboration of the Food Innovation Center.  Credit: Kenton Waltz Photography

OSU convenes food and beverage industry to reduce waste, drive innovation funding

Oregon’s food and beverage industry is a major economic driver, but it faces growing challenges tied to efficiency, sustainability and...

Jay Scheidt points to a pruned truck on a hazelnut tree infected with Eastern filbert blight.  Courtesy: Jay Pscheidt

OSU pruning research helps hazelnut growers cut losses

Oregon is the center of the U.S. hazelnut industry, and the crop is an important driver of farm income, processing activity and rural economic...

Upcoming Field Days

Field Days are typically scheduled during the spring and summer months.

 

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