Grapevine training systems for managing winter cold injury

Grapevine buds are at risk of cold injury in some Pacific Northwest growing regions. Growers can protect their grapevines by adopting training methods such as cane burial and low-head training systems.

Cody Copp, Patricia A. Skinkis, Michelle M. Moyer | Jul 2024 | Extension Catalog publication

Management Guidelines for the Clover Seed Weevil in Oregon White Clover Seed Production

Clover seed weevils feed on developing white clover seed, damaging the crop. This pest has become resistant to certain pesticides. Learn alternate management strategies.

Navneet Kaur, Grace Tiwari, Nicole Anderson, Dani Lightle, Christy Tanner, Seth Dorman | Jul 2024 | Extension Catalog publication

Get Actionable Results from a Soil, Plant or Environmental Testing Lab

Learn how to work with an analytical laboratory to get useful results from your plant tissue, soil or water samples.

Shannon Cappellazzi, Clare Sullivan, Gordon B. Jones, Linda Brewer | May 2024 | Extension Catalog publication

Soil Testing Lab Selection and Recommended Analytical Methods for Oregon

Not all soil tests are the same. Here's how to choose a soil testing lab in Oregon.

Gordon B. Jones, Amber Moore, Eliza Smith | May 2024 | Extension Catalog publication

Vegetarians, Predators and Parasitoids: Lesser-Known Wasps of Oregon

Wasps are more diverse and ecologically important than most people realize. Learn about the fascinating world of lesser-known wasps.

Tucker D. Hoffman, Scott R. Mitchell, Sandy DeBano, Christopher Adams, David Wooster | May 2024 | Extension Catalog publication

Harvest Weed Seed Control: Applications for PNW Wheat Production Systems

This publication discusses the various HWSC systems and their potential suitability for PNW wheat production systems across rainfall regions.

Drew J. Lyon, Michael J. Walsch, Judit Barroso, Joan M. Campbell | May 2024 | Extension Catalog publication

2024 Pest Management Guide for Tree Fruits: Hood River, The Dalles, White Salmon, Rogue Valley, Umatilla County

This guide provides tree fruit growers with the latest information on pesticides and herbicides for fruit trees. People who grow apples, pears and cherries can learn application rates and recommendations for each stage of tree growth.

Ashley Thompson, Rick Hilton, Achala KC, Marcelo Moretti, Jay W. Pscheidt, Nik Wiman, Christopher Adams, Andony Melathopoulos, Cody Copp | May 2024 | Extension Catalog publication

Adding Agritourism to Your Farm in Oregon

Agritourism can help improve your farm's name recognition and expand your customer base. Learn what you need to know before you take the leap.

Melissa Fery, Audrey Comerford | May 2024 | Extension Catalog publication

Italian Ryegrass Management in Inland Pacific Northwest Dryland Cropping Systems

Widespread herbicide resistance in Italian ryegrass makes integrated weed management strategies difficult. Learn how to combine methods for better long-term control.

Drew J. Lyon, Ian C. Burke, Joan M. Campbell, Judit Barroso | May 2024 | Extension Catalog publication

Billbug Species Complex in Grass Seed Production Systems of Oregon: Characteristics, Impact and Management Options

Billbugs are pests you may see in turf grasses or in grass seed production. Learn the characteristics of billbug feeding damage, their impact on grass seed crops and effective management strategies.

Navneet Kaur, Nicole Anderson, Darrin Walenta, Brian Donovan, Alison Willette, John Spring, Claira Goracke, Jeremiah Dung | May 2024 | Extension Catalog publication