Oregon State’s potato breeding program, in partnership with the USDA and universities in Idaho and Washington, has developed potato varieties valued at more than $550 million.
Oregon is the nation’s leading producer of blackberries and black raspberries, and is among the top four states producing strawberries, blueberries, and cranberries.
Oregon’s greenhouse and nursery industry earns more than $745 million annually. Oregon is among the nation’s top three states producing nursery stock and is the nation’s leading producer of florist azaleas.