AGRICULTURE Solving Challenges in Hazelnut Production It was a record turnout for Nut Growers Field Day at NWREC, with over 830 growers from all over the region. There was a record turnout for the Nut Growers Field Day at NWREC Read More

AGRICULTURE Testing Quinoa Crop Viability in Oregon Protecting your home and property from wildfire starts with creating defensible space and making buildings resistant to ignition. This past summer, the quinoa trial at NWREC involved 10 quinoa varieties that have been Read More

AGRICULTURE Leading the Way in Blueberry Production Scott Orr, Biological Science Technician, US Department of Agriculture, uses an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to study plant growth and temperature using specialized cameras. Researchers at NWREC are studying ways to mulch blueberry crops Read More

AGRICULTURE It Starts with the Seed and Innovative Research at NWREC Vegetable Variety Field Day participants rate harvested vegetable varieties for appearance, flavor, texture and overall satisfaction. A variety of seeds from different breeders and seed companies are tested for Read More

AGRICULTURE High-value Kiwiberry Crops Gaining in Popularity Ananasnaya is the most commonly grown variety of kiwiberry. It has a red blush when ripe. Most people know about the classic fuzzy brown kiwifruit, but there’s another kind of kiwi grown in Read More

AGRICULTURE Harvest Dinner Showcases the Best of OSU Dinner showcased NWREC field research and demonstration trials with vegetables, fruits and quinoa grown during the summer. The gathering of the summer harvest is an opportunity to showcase work OSU is doing Read More