Clinton Shock

Drip Irrigation Guide for Onion Growers

This publication provides a framework, general recommendations, and rationales to aid onion growers interested in maximizing their land use and crop yield through drip irrigation.

Clinton Shock, Rebecca Flock, Erik Feibert, Cedric A. Shock, Jim Klauzer | Jul 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Drip Irrigation Guide for Growers of Hybrid Poplar

This publication provides a framework, general recommendations, and rationales to aid hybrid poplar growers interested in maximizing their land use and wood production through drip irrigation.

Clinton Shock, Rebecca Flock, Erik Feibert, Andre Pereira, Mick O'Neill | Jul 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Irrigation Monitoring Using Soil Water Tension

This publication discusses the use of granular matrix sensors (GMS) for monitoring soil moisture content. It explains how to install GMS and use the recorded data for irrigation scheduling.

Clinton Shock, Feng-Xin Wang, Rebecca Flock, Erik Feibert, Cedric A. Shock, Andre Pereira | Jul 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Drip Irrigation: An Introduction

Discusses the advantages of drip irrigation and how it can help growers use water efficiently. Covers basic concepts related to components and design as well as management considerations such as placement of the ...

Clinton Shock, Teresa Welch | Jul 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Successful Potato Irrigation Scheduling

This publication discusses irrigation scheduling of potatoes using crop evapotranspiration and/or soil water tension.

Clinton Shock, Feng-Xin Wang, Rebecca Flock, Eric Eldredge, Andre Pereira | Jul 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Drip Irrigation Guide for Potatoes

This publication provides a framework, general recommendations, and rationales to aid potato growers interested in maximizing their land use and crop yield through drip irrigation. Discusses bed conformation, pumps and ...

Clinton Shock, Feng-Xin Wang, Rebecca Flock, Eric Eldredge, Andre Pereira, Jim Klauzer | Jul 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Teff: A New Warm-Season Annual Grass for Oregon

Describes characteristics and growing requirements of teff (Eragrostis tef [Zucc.], Poaceae) as a hay and forage crop in Oregon. Discusses hay quality and use; yields and varieties; and how to plant, fertilize, irrigate, cultivate, and harvest teff.

Steve Norberg, Richard Roseberg, Brian Charlton, Clinton Shock | Mar 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Strategies for Efficient Irrigation Water Use

Farmers can improve irrigation efficiency by scheduling irrigation, adopting deficit irrigation and conservation tillage practices, and installing more efficient irrigation systems. Sprinkler and drip irrigation systems are more efficient than furrow irrigation. S

Teresa Welch, Clinton Shock, B.M. Shock | Mar 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Make Polyacrylamide Work for You

PAM is a synthetic water-soluble polymer composed of molecules of acrylamide. PAM binds soil particles together, causing them to settle out and not be carried away in runoff water. This prevents soil loss and ...

Chelsey L. Iida, Clinton Shock | May 2008 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Phosphorus Dilemma

Explains water-quality issues related to excess phosphorus in surface waters. Provides specific ways for homeowners, commercial property managers, irrigated row crop growers, dryland farmers, ranchers, and confined animal ...

Chelsey L. Iida, Clinton Shock | Oct 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nutrient Management for Onions in the Pacific Northwest

This publication is designed to assist growers and crop advisors in producing a high-quality crop while protecting the environment from excess nutrients. Contains information on how onions grow; timing and amount of ...

Dan M. Sullivan, Bradford D. Brown, Clinton Shock, Donald A. Horneck, Robert G. Stevens, Gary Q. Pelter, Erik Feibert | Feb 2001 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)