[1] It was established in 1887 after passage of the Hatch Act of 1887[2] and began at Oregon Agricultural College in 1888.

Rural homemaking practices were studied when female researchers were added to the organization.

[3] Publication topics have included studies on soils, pests, and crops.

The historic Red Barn was built in 1914 at the experiment station in Union, Oregon.

[6] Deinococcus radiodurans was discovered at the experiment station in Corvallis.