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Agriculture and Food
- New AI model improves accuracy of food contamination detection
on February 10, 2026 by Sean NealonCORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers have significantly enhanced an artificial intelligence tool used to rapidly detect bacterial contamination in food by eliminating misclassifications of food debris […]
- Historic ocean treaty underpinned by Oregon State University science takes effect Jan. 17
on January 15, 2026 by Steven LundebergCORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University research into marine protected areas plays a crucial role in the historic “High Seas Treaty” that goes into effect Jan. 17. Less than two years after […]
- Researchers develop first-ever common language for cannabis, hemp aromas
on November 14, 2025 by Sean NealonCORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers have taken a significant step toward creating a standardized language for describing the aromas of cannabis and hemp. “Aroma plays a key role in how consumers judge […]
- Oregon Farm to School Network launches 10-year vision plan
on October 23, 2025 by Chris BranamCORVALLIS, Ore. — Building on nearly two decades of success, Oregon is planting the seeds for a healthier, more resilient future. The Oregon Farm to School Network, which includes the Oregon […]
- Smartphone-powered AI predicts avocado ripeness
on October 12, 2025 by Sean NealonCORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers have developed a smartphone-based artificial intelligence system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados. “Avocados are among the […]
- Oregon State University research enterprise tops $400M for second straight year
on October 8, 2025 by Steven LundebergCORVALLIS, Ore. – Despite a federal funding landscape that underwent rapid change, Oregon State University eclipsed the $400 million mark in research expenditures for the second consecutive year in […]
- Study suggests natural areas may acquire too little nitrogen to repair climate
on July 16, 2025 by Steven LundebergCORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study indicates that forests, prairies and other natural areas around the globe acquire less nitrogen than previously estimated. The findings have climate implications as […]
- OSU Extension food safety and preservation helpline opens for the season
on July 3, 2025 by Chris BranamCORVALLIS, Ore. – As canning season gets underway, the food safety and preservation helpline from Oregon State University Extension Service will start taking calls July 7. The toll-free helpline, […]
- THC undetectable after withdrawal period in cows fed hemp byproduct
on June 26, 2025 by Sean NealonCORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study examined feeding a hemp byproduct to cows and found that the trace amounts of psychoactive THC in hemp were undetectable in the milk and edible tissue of cows if they […]
- Daily almond snack improves health of people with metabolic syndrome
on June 10, 2025 by Steven LundebergCORVALLIS, Ore. – A daily dose of almonds improved key health markers for people with metabolic syndrome in a study led by scientists at Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute and the […]
Garden Ecology Lab
- New Lab Member: Chronos Sevy
on January 27, 2026 by ChronosI’m Chronos Sevy, a freshman undergraduate student at Oregon State. Working at the Garden Ecology lab is my first foray into working with insects in a professional capacity, and I couldn’t be […]
- Plant of the Week: Common Self-heal
on December 20, 2025 by Taylor JanecekNOTE: Prunella vulgaris ssp. lanceolata is native to the Pacific Northwest (and much of the rest of the U.S.), unlike the straight vulgaris, which is Eurasian. This week, we will be featuring common […]
- Plant of the Week: Western Columbine
on December 8, 2025 by Nina MillerIn this plant of the week, we are highlighting the Western columbine, or Aquilegia formosa. This perennial flower is native to the western part of North America, with occurrences in the western […]
- Honoring a Quintessential Master Gardener
on December 4, 2025 by Gail LangellottoI was saddened to learn that Dr. Jean Natter recently passed away. Her obituary details a remarkable life of learning, love of science, and service. I came to know Jean through my work with the […]
- Plant of the Week: Large-Flowered Collomia
on November 24, 2025 by Reed ManderfieldThis Plant of the Week entry is written by Reed Manderfield, an undergraduate research and lab assistant studying Environmental Science at Oregon State University with a concentration in Applied […]
- Plant of the Week: Purple Coneflower
on November 6, 2025 by Georgia VatcoskayThis entry in our “Plant of the Week” series is written by Georgia Vatcoskay, an undergraduate research assistant and Botany and Plant Pathology student at Oregon State University. Purple […]
- Tips for Removing Plastic Mulch from Garden Soils
on October 25, 2025 by Anna PerryAs Gail discussed in her blog post Plastic Pollution in the Garden, plastics have become ubiquitous in gardens. While there is still much to be learned in terms of how plastic contamination impacts […]
- Plastic Pollution in the Garden
on October 9, 2025 by Gail LangellottoThis article was originally written for and published in the HPSO Quarterly Magazine, and was greatly improved by the suggestions of the HPSO editorial team. In a follow up post, M.S. student Anna […]
- Lessons Learned from a Case Study in Urban Agriculture, and Considerations for Balcony Gardeners
on September 28, 2025 by Anna PerryHello gardeners! Anna here, I am so thrilled to be able to share with you some of the information gleaned from my undergraduate research. During the summer of 2024 I monitored environmental […]
- Science Behind the Scenes: Pacific Northwest Pollinator Gardens
on September 13, 2025 by Taylor JanecekHello gardeners! Taylor Janecek here, PhD graduate student in the Garden Ecology Lab. Earlier this year I created a blog post titled “Meet the Garden Ecology Lab’s New Ph.D. student, Taylor […]