Summer 2008

Summer 2008 Stories
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Note the Editor

Thoughts from editor Peg Herring

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Growing Beyond Petroleum

Researchers explore plant-based alternatives to petroleum products such as rubber, plastics, and cosmetics.

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Small Wonder

Making nanoproducts safe in a biological world.

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Growing Optimism

New, young farmers cultivate their place in Oregon’s agriculture.

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Turning Point

How OSU has helped grass-seed growers change the course of their industry.

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Herbarium and the Oregon Flora Project

OSU’s botanical collections are a key to Oregon’s plant diversity.

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Thayne Dutson

Thayne Dutson: the ag sciences dean heads home to the ranch.

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Update

Oregon State University agricultural research updates.