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Winter 2024 Issue of The Source
The College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University is Oregon's principal source of knowledge relating to agricultural and food...
Watch chickens hatch on OSU Extension’s popular livestream
For the 11th year, the world can watch chickens hatch via the Oregon State University Extension Service livestream.
Orchard pests also pose problems in the lab
Pests seem indestructible in an orchard, where they breed like crazy. Throw those bugs in a lab, and the story changes. They don’t like their...
Marine heat waves disrupt the ocean food web in the northeast Pacific Ocean
The researchers found that the biggest beneficiary of marine heat waves is gelatinous zooplankton – predominantly cylindrical-shaped pyrosomes...
Recent Hires
Jackie Thorsness named Chief Operating Officer of OSU College of Agricultural Sciences
With over six years of service to CAS, Thorsness brings a wealth of experience, currently serving as the college’s Financial Officer. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree in business administration, and her career spans various roles within the Oregon University System and OSU.
Paul Broccolo Named Director of Advising for the College of Agricultural Sciences
Broccolo brings over 13 years of advising experience to this crucial role, as well as a diverse skillset in counseling and teaching. Over his career, Broccolo has proven to be an effective mentor to diverse student populations across several institutions.
Dr. Brian Pearson Named New Director of Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Dr. Brian Pearson brings nearly 20 years of experience in research, teaching, and extension with strong roots in the land-grant system. An award-winning researcher, Pearson’s investigative focus considers all aspects of diverse specialty crop production to include selection, cultivation, and management for aesthetic, edible, beverage, and medicinal application and use with a specific focus on developing a thorough understanding of how each agricultural production factor, separately and in combination, influence plant growth and development.
Ben Davis named Interim Director of Marketing and Communications for the College of Agricultural Sciences
Davis holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from OSU and brings 10 years of experience in professional writing and science communications, along with advanced skills in videography, photography, digital marketing, and front-end UX web design. Davis first joined the College of Agricultural Sciences as a writer in 2015, and recently served as Assistant Director of Communications.
Annual Report
For more than 150 years, we have stood at the crossroads of conservation and production, innovating new ways to advance the future of agriculture and natural resources.
We partner with industries and communities each day to help the economy and all people thrive.
2022 marked a number of significant milestones, including a new dean, Dr. Staci Simonich. It also marked our highest-ever year of research expenditures and marked the public launch of Oregon State University’s capital campaign.
As we lean into these accomplishments and opportunities, we recognize that now more than ever we remain steadfastly committed to make tomorrow better for everyone.
Awards and Accolades
Celebrating the Legacy of Outstanding Alumni & Friends
The College of Agricultural Sciences celebrates the legacy of our most outstanding alumni and friends. Individuals who have been consummate ambassadors for the College and for Oregon State University. These are people who have had a meaningful impact on Oregon and its agriculture, food and environmental landscapes
faculty + staff awards promotion + tenure recipients student awards alumni + friends awards
2022 Distinguished Alumni Luminary Award
Michelle Armstrong, Wilbur-Ellis
2022 Distinguished Leader Award
Carl and Kim Casale, Casale Ag, LLC
2022 Distinguished Legacy Award
Mohammed Koohmaraie, IEH Laboratories, Meat Division
2022 Hall of Fame Award
David Gremmels, Rogue Creamery
2022 Hall of Fame Award
Verl Holden, Nurseryman and Grower