Life at OSU

Oregon State University scientists have found a resource to increase agricultural production on dry, unirrigated farmland—solar panels.

Scientists at Oregon State University have shed light on the evolutionary history of a soil-borne bacteria that is so dangerous to grazing animals it is kept behind lock-and-key to prevent its spread.

Oregon State University researchers have developed a blood test to identify dairy cows are susceptible to bovine clinical mastitis.

Researchers say artisan creameries can add value and lessen harmful environmental impacts by converting whey into vodka.

New research shows that honeybees prioritize the nutritional status of larvae when selecting for a new emergency queen.

Whether scrambled, fried or baked in a cake, eggs are a mainstay in homes and restaurants, but in recent years, the industry has seen major changes in production practices. At the Corvallis Science Pub on June 4, James Hermes will discuss the history of the chicken industry in Oregon and the impacts of the shift to “free range” and other methods of producing eggs.

Raw milk quality isn’t compromised when tanker trucks sit empty and uncleaned for hours between loads, according to new research at Oregon State University.