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Oregon State University study shows health impacts from brief pesticide exposure on fish and their offspring
The Long Fight to Stop Fire Blight
The Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center (MCAREC) conducts research that directly addresses and supports the needs of cherry producers.
Oregon State University’s Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center (MCAREC) is comprised of two assistant professors in the Department of Horticulture, Dr. Christopher Adams and Dr. Kelsey Galimba. In addition, the station is supported by the efforts of Dr. Ashley Thompson, an assistant professor in the Department of Horticulture and a member of the Wasco and Hood River County Extension Service. Collectively, the team conducts research that directly addresses and supports the needs of cherry producers.
Spent hemp biomass: A feed use that supports milk production in dairy cows
As an ingredient, hemp is rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can benefit an animal’s immune system, performance, and overall health. The study’s lead investigator, Massimo Bionaz, PhD, of the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences, Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR, explained, “We know from recent research that spent hemp biomass has very promising nutritional value.”
Naked barley research tops $10 million in grants
Efforts to develop new markets for naked barley recently crossed the $10 million mark with the award of a $3.5 million grant from USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Ranchers, officials hear about virtual fencing
Ranchers and officials heard a presentation on virtual fencing Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Cloverleaf Hall in Enterprise by David Bohnert of the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center at Union.
Oregon State receives $3.5 million grant to develop barley varieties for chefs, brewers, farmers
“Interest in naked barley is increasing, particularly because of the health benefits,” said Brigid Meints, a barley breeder at Oregon State and project director of the grant. “The problem is, compared to crops like wheat or rice or corn, naked barley has been understudied.
Spray coating for grapes shows promise in battle between wildfire smoke and wine
Oregon State researchers are developing a product that vineyard managers could spray onto their grapes to protect from wildfire smoke before it reaches their vines. The researchers expect to have a spray coating to prevent smoke damage available in the next several years.
Oregon State University Releases Exciting New Hazelnut Variety, Thompson
Oregon State University has a world renowned hazelnut breeding program, and the newest variety, Thompson, has recently been released. Thompson has some impressing features pacific northwest growers will be interested in. Watch this brief video interview with Shawn Mehlenbacher, head of the OSU hazelnut breeding program to gain the details, and learn more about this new variety at the Nut Growers Society Winter Meeting on Jan. 11 at the Salem Convention Center.