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Cemetery Block Cherry Variety Trial 2005-2018

Fruit characteristics of sweet cherry cultivars and selections under evaluation in The Dalles at the Cemetery Block. All data was evaluated from 25 samples of each cultivar.

By Lynn Long

OSU Extension Catalog

An Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan for Sweet Cherries in Oregon and Washington

This plan lists major pests, current management practices, critical needs, and efficacy ratings of pest-management tools in sweet cherry production. Practices are organized by growth stage, making it easier to plan year-round management practices.

By Paul Jepson, Katie Murray

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OSU Honey Bee Lab

OSU's honey bee lab. Has info on recent news, studies and projects, general information, and learning resources relating to honey bees.

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Latest News

News Story

Steve Castagnoli named director of OSU’s Mid-Columbia Ag Research and Extension Center

Mar 27, 2017

Horticulturist Castagnoli is respected for research and outreach on behalf of fruit growers

By Gail Wells

News Story

Virulent pathogen uses a genetic decoy to foil host’s immune defenses

Jan 13, 2017

A one-two punch may explain why Phytophthora is so devastating

By Gail Wells

News Story

Skunking the stink bug: discover the latest in sustainable management in orchards

Jun 30, 2016

Orchardists can minimize damage through integrated pest management

By Gail Wells

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2019 MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 8:00 am - Sat, May 11, 2019 5:00 pm

The Master Gardener Class and Practicum will run January 15, 2019 through May 11, 2019.

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Growing Farms: Successful Whole Farm Management

Tue, Jan 22, 2019 6:00 pm - Tue, Mar 5, 2019 8:30 pm

Growing Farms: Successful Whole Farm Management provides farmers with the tools and knowledge needed to develop and manage a successful farm business. This course is intended for people who are considering starting a farm business, those within their first five years of farming and others who may be considering major changes to their farm business.

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