Don Wysocki

Soil Scientist

541-278-5403
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Locations: Umatilla County

Biography

Don focusses on dryland cropping systems, soil, water and nutrient management, soil erosion, soil quality, and rotational crops. Learn more about Don.

Content by Don Wysocki

Statewide Needs Assessment for the Hemp Industry in Oregon

This needs assessment identifies what is known about hemp cultivation and knowledge gaps recognized by industry members, including growers, processors and allied stakeholders. This information will help establish priorities...

Govinda Shrestha, Cynthia M. Ocamb, Hannah Rivedal, Achala KC, Jeremiah Dung, Kenneth Frost, Don Wysocki, Stuart Reitz, Jeffrey Steiner | Dec 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

OSU hemp crop production research update

Oregon State University faculty affiliated with the Global Hemp Innovation Center are finishing their hemp plantings for various research purposes. Three OSU research and extension centers are conducting production research. Here is a...

Govinda Shrestha, Everald McLennon, Stephen Baluch, Richard Roseberg, Don Wysocki | Jun 2023 | Article

Winter Wheat in Continuous Cropping Systems (High Precipitation Zone) Fertilizer Guide

Addresses nutritional requirements of nonirrigated cereal crops in north-central and eastern Oregon. Includes recommendations for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, chloride, and zinc.

Steven Petrie, Don Wysocki, Donald A. Horneck, Larry Lutcher, John M. Hart, Mary Corp | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Winter Wheat in Summer-Fallow Systems (Low Precipitation Zone) Fertilizer Guide

Addresses nutritional requirements of nonirrigated cereal crops in north-central and eastern Oregon. Includes recommendations for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, chloride, and zinc.

Larry Lutcher, Donald A. Horneck, Don Wysocki, John M. Hart, Steven Petrie, Neil W. Christensen | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Winter Wheat and Spring Grains in Continuous Cropping Systems (Low Precipitation Zone) Fertilizer Guide

Addresses nutritional requirements of nonirrigated cereal crops in north-central and eastern Oregon. Includes recommendations for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, chloride, and zinc.

Don Wysocki, Larry Lutcher, Donald A. Horneck, John M. Hart, Steven Petrie | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Winter Wheat in Summer-Fallow Systems (Intermediate Precipitation Zone) Fertilizer Guide

Addresses nutritional requirements of nonirrigated cereal crops in north-central and eastern Oregon. Includes recommendations for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, chloride, and zinc.

Larry Lutcher, Donald A. Horneck, Don Wysocki, John M. Hart, Steven Petrie, Neil W. Christensen | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Winter Wheat in Continuous Cropping Systems (Intermediate Precipitation Zone) Fertilizer Guide

Addresses nutritional requirements of nonirrigated cereal crops in north-central and eastern Oregon. Includes recommendations for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, chloride, and zinc.

Don Wysocki, Donald A. Horneck, Larry Lutcher, John M. Hart, Steven Petrie, Mary Corp | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Agronomic Zones of the Dryland Pacific Northwest

With an annual wheat harvest valued at $2.1 billion, producers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington know the value of farming practices adapted to each region, county, and field. Researchers mapped precipitation, soil ...

Christina Hagerty, Kate C. Fickas, Don Wysocki | Feb 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Adzuki Bean: A Potential Rotational Crop for the Columbia Basin

Adzuki bean is an alternative high-value crop that growers can rotate with wheat, corn and soybean. Adzuki is a nutritious bean prized for a wide variety of uses in food and traditional medicine. Learn about the available varieties of adzuki and how to grow a healthy crop.

Shahram Torabian, Ruijun (Ray) Qin, Don Wysocki, Xi Liang | Sep 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Performance of Hard Red Winter Wheat in Late-Planted Fallow

This publication describes results of field research on the performance of hard red winter wheat cultivars in a late-planted fallow system in the low-precipitation zone of Oregon and Washington.

Larry Lutcher, Clare Sullivan, Michael D. Flowers, Christopher C. Mundt, Don Wysocki, Karl E. L. Rhinhart, Juliet Marshall | Jun 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Camelina Nutrient Management Guide for the Pacific Northwest

Camelina is a drought-tolerant, low-input, oilseed crop grown throughout the U.S. Pacific Northwest. This publication provides soil fertility recommendations—including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and soil pH ...

Amber Moore, Don Wysocki, Thomas G. Chastain, Tracy Wilson, Alyssa DuVal | Feb 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Advances in Dryland Farming in the Inland Pacific Northwest

Farmers make tough decisions all the time—it comes with the territory. When that territory includes the dryland region of the inland Pacific Northwest, decisions can be even more challenging. Fluctuating weather, ...

Rakesh Awale, Stephen Machado, Prakriti Bista, Don Wysocki, Silvia I. Rondon, Laurie Houston, Clark Seavert, Susan Capalbo, John Antle | Jul 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

What is the reason for topping corn stalks?

Q: I see farmers in Hermiston topping their corn fields. It looks like they chop off the top 2 feet or so. Does this make corn ripen faster or increase the size of the ears or just decrease the amount of roughage going through the combine or something else?

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Camelina: Effects of Planting Date and Method on Stand Establishment and Seed Yield

To help determine the agronomic potential of camelina as an oilseed crop, research was conducted to find the best planting date and method for optimum stand establishment and seed yield. Field experiments involved ...

William F. Schillinger, Don Wysocki, Thomas G. Chastain, Stephen Guy, Russ Karow | May 2014 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Eastern Oregon Liming Guide

Liming is a new practice for the inland Pacific Northwest, necessitated by soil acidification caused by nitrogen fertilization. This publication provides guidance on how to evaluate cropping systems for lime need and how to determine lime application rate.

Dan M. Sullivan, Donald A. Horneck, Don Wysocki | May 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Phosphorus Fertilization of Late-Planted Winter Wheat in No-Till Fallow

This publication describes results of applied research on phosphorus fertilization of late-planted winter wheat in no-till fallow in the low-precipitation zone of Oregon and Washington.

Larry Lutcher, Neil W. Christensen, William F. Schillinger, Don Wysocki, Stewart B. Wuest | Apr 2012 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Irrigated Soft White Wheat (Eastern Oregon) Nutrient Management Guide

Management recommendations focusing on rate, timing, source, and method of nutrient application for irrigated wheat production in eastern Oregon.

Donald A. Horneck, John M. Hart, Michael D. Flowers, Larry Lutcher, Don Wysocki, Mary Corp, Mylen Bohle | Dec 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Agronomic Guidelines for Flexible Cropping Systems in Dryland Areas of Oregon

Plant-available soil water is the most reliable indicator of potential yield and is the basis of guidelines found in this publication.

Larry Lutcher, Don Wysocki, Mary Corp, Donald A. Horneck | Nov 2009 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Irrigated and Dryland Canola Nutrient Management Guide

Provides nutrient application recommendations for nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, boron, and pH adjustment. Includes example fertilizer application rate calculations.

Don Wysocki, Mary Corp, Donald A. Horneck, Larry Lutcher | Nov 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Acidifying Soil for Crop Production: Inland Pacific Northwest

Explains the relationship between high soil pH and nutrient deficiencies in crop plants. Color photos illustrate symptoms of pH-induced nutrient deficiency. Explains the causes of high soil pH and presents step-by-step instructions for lowering pH.

Donald A. Horneck, Don Wysocki, Bryan G. Hopkins, John M. Hart, Robert G. Stevens | Sep 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Monitoring Soil Nutrients in Dryland Systems Using Management Units

Focuses on how to design a soil nutrient monitoring strategy using management units or zones for soil testing and nutrient application. This approach is designed to provide better information to make nutrient ...

Mary Corp, Donald A. Horneck, Don Wysocki, Larry Lutcher | Nov 2006 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Dryland Cropping Systems: Edible Mustard

This publication examines edible mustard history, uses, conditions for growing, and yield potential.

Don Wysocki, Mary Corp | Jul 2002 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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