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Preserved bees of various species from around the world found in the Oregon State University Bee Laboratory on October 13, 2023.

OSU’s new bee keys make identification a breeze

AJ Damiana, News Contributor
February 5, 2024

Most bees don’t really look like bees. In fact, the Pollinator Health Lab at Oregon State University has boxes upon boxes of specimens that look more like gnats or beetles than bees. Linc Best, director...

A colony of bees used for research at Oregon State University’s Honey Bee Lab, showcased at a table at the Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture Open House on July 13, 2023 in Corvallis.

OSU receives $4.2 million grant to research foulbrood disease in honey bees

Jillian Boenisch, News Contributor
January 17, 2024

Oregon State University will bee one of four universities researching foulbrood disease in honey bees, after receiving a $4.2 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. Foulbrood...

Plots of land at Oregon State University’s Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture in Corvallis, showcasing a variety of flowering and fruiting crops photographed on July 13.  The Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture is a plot of land dedicated to OSU research involving horticulture, spanning growing vegetation, social politics, soil science, and raising bees.

Horticulture Open House provides insight into new research projects

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
July 21, 2023

The Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture was abuzz with activity as its annual open house took place on July 13, giving attendees a chance to learn more about horticulture. The center is located...

Taxonomist at the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University, Lincoln Best, shows new Pollinator Pariside License Plate cut out on paper Feb. 1. This is the first license plate in Oregon with a bee research initiative.

Oregon drivers: bee on the lookout for the state’s newest license plate

Wes Flow, News Contributor
February 27, 2023

Coming soon to a car near you: Oregon’s new “Pollinator Paradise” license plate, which supports bee research being conducted at Oregon State University.   Funds raised by the plate will...

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