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New species research by OSU aims to boost resilience of Oregon's Christmas tree industry

It sounds like the setup for a holiday romantic comedy – Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree expert for Oregon State University’s Extension Service, helping Oregon’s 300-plus Christmas tree ...
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‘A perfect place to grow evergreens’: Oregon holds onto its title of top Christmas tree producer by adapting

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – It sounds like the setup for a holiday romantic comedy: Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree expert for Oregon State University’s Extension Service, helping Oregon’s ...
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Despite climate change, Oregon retains top Christmas tree producer title

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Christmas trees are big business in Oregon. In 2023 alone, the industry contributed $118 million to the state economy. Researchers at Oregon State University are working ...
OPB

Oregon Christmas tree specialist helps protect state’s status as nation’s top producer

Oregon is the leading producer of Christmas trees in the nation, accounting for about a third of all real Christmas trees sold in the U.S. Christmas tree farmers in Oregon grew more than 3 million ...