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Gray mold can ruin strawberries fast, especially in warm, wet weather.Oregon State University Extension shares practical...
05/29/2026

Gray mold can ruin strawberries fast, especially in warm, wet weather.

Oregon State University Extension shares practical steps to prevent it, including drip irrigation, proper spacing, timely harvest and postharvest renovation for June-bearing plants.

Healthy plants and dry fruit go a long way.

Read more, https://beav.es/fhS.

Love homemade jam but not all the sugar?OSU Extension shares safe ways to make lower-sugar jams, jellies and fruit sprea...
05/28/2026

Love homemade jam but not all the sugar?

OSU Extension shares safe ways to make lower-sugar jams, jellies and fruit spreads without sacrificing flavor.

Because sometimes the fruit should do the talking.

Learn more, https://beav.es/fhi.

Which Oregon animal can live more than 100 years?A. CougarB. White sturgeonC. PronghornD. Great gray owlAnswer: White st...
05/28/2026

Which Oregon animal can live more than 100 years?

A. Cougar
B. White sturgeon
C. Pronghorn
D. Great gray owl

Answer: White sturgeon.

These incredible fish are true living fossils and can live for more than 100 years in Oregon’s rivers and waterways.

Did you guess right?

Explore Oregon’s Incredible Creatures and learn more about the animals and ecosystems found across the state, https://beav.es/xjn.

Wildfire smoke can threaten wine grape quality before harvest.Oregon State University researchers are testing vineyard s...
05/25/2026

Wildfire smoke can threaten wine grape quality before harvest.
Oregon State University researchers are testing vineyard sprays that may help protect grapes from smoke compounds that create unwanted flavors in wine.

The work supports growers and winemakers facing one of Oregon’s biggest vineyard challenges.

Read more, https://beav.es/fmr.

What’s a worm slug? Why are invasive slugs spreading in the Pacific Northwest? And can essential oils help protect plant...
05/21/2026

What’s a worm slug? Why are invasive slugs spreading in the Pacific Northwest? And can essential oils help protect plants from slug damage?

Join Oregon State University Extension Service slug expert Rory McDonnell for “Slug Chat,” a live lunchtime conversation exploring the surprisingly strange world of slugs and snails in Oregon.

Bring your questions. The weirder, the better.

- May 27 | Noon–12:45 p.m. PDT
- Free online event

Register, https://beav.es/fAb.

Artists across Oregon are invited to submit work for the PRAx Open, a juried exhibition highlighting community, connecti...
05/20/2026

Artists across Oregon are invited to submit work for the PRAx Open, a juried exhibition highlighting community, connection and place.

Selected works will be featured at the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts at Oregon State University.

Electronic submissions are due July 1.

Learn more and apply, https://prax.oregonstate.edu/prax-open.

Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts

Growing food can also mean growing community.In Gresham, Feed’em Freedom Foundation and Oregon State University Extensio...
05/19/2026

Growing food can also mean growing community.

In Gresham, Feed’em Freedom Foundation and Oregon State University Extension are working together to build a Black-led community farm and food hub designed for food production, education, healing and connection.

From soil health workshops to food forest planning, the project is creating space for learning, culture and local food access.

Read more, https://beav.es/fAr.

Feed'em Freedom
Multnomah County, Oregon
Oregon State University Small Farms Program
College of Agricultural Sciences - Oregon State University
Oregon State University

Prescribed fire is helping Eastern Oregon landowners reduce wildfire risk and improve rangeland health.Through Oregon St...
05/18/2026

Prescribed fire is helping Eastern Oregon landowners reduce wildfire risk and improve rangeland health.
Through Oregon State University Extension education and partnerships, more landowners are gaining the knowledge and confidence to use fire as a management tool.

The result: healthier landscapes, stronger preparedness and more resilient communities.

Read more, https://beav.es/fAJ.

Melons are a garden favorite in Oregon — and a test of patience.Short growing seasons, cool temperatures and limited sun...
05/16/2026

Melons are a garden favorite in Oregon — and a test of patience.

Short growing seasons, cool temperatures and limited sun can make ripening a challenge. The key? Choose early-maturing varieties and give plants the warmth and support they need.

An Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturist shares practical tips for selecting varieties, protecting plants and boosting harvest success.

Read more, https://beav.es/fQN.

Spending the day outdoors, connecting families with hands-on activities and helping create a welcoming community event? ...
05/15/2026

Spending the day outdoors, connecting families with hands-on activities and helping create a welcoming community event? Sounds like a great way to volunteer.

See the post below to learn how you can support Get Outdoors Day this year.

Volunteer at Get Outdoors Day and immerse yourself in the joy of the outdoors while making a difference!

This free, family‑friendly event offers hands‑on, bilingual activities hosted by OSU Research Forests, Benton County Health Department and OSU Extension.

Every year, it’s our volunteers who make it all possible. We’re looking for community‑minded folks to help welcome visitors, support activity stations and keep the day running smoothly. No experience needed — we’ll provide orientation, lunch and a t‑shirt.

Volunteer: https://beav.es/fQo

Electrical w**d control is showing promise for organic blueberry growers in the Pacific Northwest.Researchers with Orego...
05/15/2026

Electrical w**d control is showing promise for organic blueberry growers in the Pacific Northwest.

Researchers with Oregon State University Extension Service found that slower speeds, repeated passes and mowing before treatment helped improve w**d control in blueberry fields.

Read more, https://beav.es/fMV.

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