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Agronomy & Commercial Agriculture

OSU Extension in Jackson County provides research-based answers and technical support around most aspects of agronomy and commercial agriculture in Jackson county.

Classes and technical support

The Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center (SOREC) commercial program offers non-credit classes and one-on-one technical assistance on a range of commercial agriculture subjects with a particular focus on:

  • Pasture & Forage Management
  • Hemp Production
  • Pesticide Stewardship
  • Crop Nutrition & Soil Fertility
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Upcoming Events

Mar 17 - May 12

Pasture Management Series - Two Farm Partners Registration

Central Point, OR
Mar 17 - May 12

Pasture Management Series - Single Person Registration

Central Point, OR
May 15

QPR Training - Saving Lives in Agriculture (in English)

3:00 pm - 4:15 pm PDT Online
Jun 10

QPR Training - Saving Lives in Agriculture (in English)

3:00 pm - 4:15 pm PDT Online

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Pear orchard in Rogue Valley
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Middle Rogue Pesticide Stewardship Partnership

The Middle Rogue Pesticide Stewardship Partnership (MRPSP) is a cooperative, non-regulatory partnership among state and local organizations and pesticide applicators to monitor surface water in the Bear Creek basin for pesticide contamination and to provide education and technical assistance to applicators to reduce off-target pesticide movement.

Visit the MRPSP Website

Recordings of the Southern Oregon Hemp Growers Forum

Learn more about the Southern Oregon Hemp Growers Forum and view the recordings on a wide range of topics from past sessions.

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Useful Soil Resources

A Guide to Collecting Soil Samples for Farms and Gardens

Laboratory soil tests help you develop your soil and increase crop production by providing information on available nutrient content. Soil testing helps you select the correct kind and amount of fertilizer and ...

Melissa Fery, Jeff Choate, Elizabeth Murphy | Nov 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog

Soil Test Interpretation Guide

This publication provides an overview of soil testing and general guidelines for interpreting soil test results for nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, calcium, magnesium, boron, zinc, copper, manganese, iron, ...

Donald A. Horneck, Dan M. Sullivan, Jim Owen, John M. Hart | Jul 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Useful Pasture & Forage Resources

Pasture and Hayland Renovation for Western Washington and Oregon (in English)

This publication is designed to help you achieve a successful forage seeding whether you’re a beginning or experienced forage producer. It’s divided into sections so you can focus on the information you need, whether this is basic species facts and seeding methods, or just a list of the latest recommended cultivars. It contains recommendations for seed mixes and seeding techniques on pasture and hayland based on soils, climate, and intended use of the area.

Steve Fransen, Marty Chaney | Jan 2014 | Online resource

Nutrient Management for Pastures: Western Oregon and Western Washington

Describes nutrient management practices for pastures to produce forage as a main feed source for western Oregon and Washington livestock.

Amber Moore, Gene Pirelli, Shelby Filley, Steve Fransen, Dan M. Sullivan, Melissa Fery, Tom Thomson | Jan 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

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Meet our expert

Nan Xu
Crop and Soil Science Assistant Professor of Practice

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