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A Grower's Guide to Pruning Highbush Blueberries

The Oregon Blueberry Growers Association called this an indispensable tool for beginning and experienced growers. A commercial grower and two Extension scientists show a four-step procedure for pruning plants of all ages to increase yield and quality. Designed for both the commercial grower and the...

By Bernadine Strik | OSU Extension Catalog

Blueberry bacterial and fungal diseases

Pacific Northwest blueberry growers must identify and control a number of bacterial and fungal diseases in order to ensure the highest yields. Fortunately, only a few of the diseases that occur on highbush blueberry in this region cause significant losses when left unchecked.

By Jay Pscheidt, Jerry Weiland | Article

Fresh Market Organic Strawberry Research

It’s strawberry season and even we have caught strawberry fever! The Mid-Valley Small Farms team is excited to announce that they are conducting new research on strawberry production. This Research and Extension program, supported by the Oregon Strawberry Commission, will focus on best practices for organic and conventional, day-neutral strawberries for fresh market.

By Victoria Binning, | Article

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Standards for Bird Control in Vineyards

Birds can feed on ripening grape berries near harvest. Learn how to protect your grapes in a safe and legal manner. Provided by the Oregon Wine Growers Association and Willamette Valley Wineries.

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Stone Wall Strawberries

In the winter, Mt. Fuji is covered in white snow. It looks beautiful from a distance, especially from the Kuno mountain region in the Sizuoka Prefecture. Among the many other attractions of this area...

By Dr. Toshihiko Nishio, Shinji Kawai, translator and editor, Alice Formiga, editor | Article

Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)

Revamped team, revamped website! Check out the Pesticide Safety Education Program site to find out where and when your nearest CORE pesticide continuing education event is at and to register for the class. Need to fulfill Worker Protection Standard trainings? We have a list of trainings around Oregon scheduled and available for sign up. Have a large group that need WPS training? We can come to you!

By Sean Perez, | Online Resource

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Latest News

Pick up the pruners and head for the blueberries

Jan 18, 2019

Annual, moderate pruning of blueberry bushes results in bushes with the fewest canes, but with the greatest yields and largest berries.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

Expert tips for growing kiwifruit

Apr 27, 2018

Hardy kiwifruit go through freezing weather better than the familiar fuzzy kiwifruit, so they are a good candidate for the home garden.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

Organic blueberry growers can compete successfully with commercial operations

Dec 18, 2017

10-year study shows trio of production methods for best results

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

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Grapes of Wrath, too late to prune?

Is it too late to prune my grapes being it is mid March? I didn't have a chance and it is huge - about 7 years mature and I live in Grants Pass.

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