Gordon B. Jones

Extension Agronomist

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Expertise: Field crops , Hemp , Pasture and forages , Soil , Weeds , Irrigation

Locations: Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs , Crook County , Deschutes County , Jefferson County

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Oregon hay producers benefit from OSU research and Extension

OSU has always worked to extend hay research results and best practices to producers through field days, farm visits and workshops.

Gordon B. Jones, David Hannaway, Shawn Donkin, Sam Angima | Mar 2025 | Impact story

OSU partnership provides durability for Central Oregon hay growers

Since the early 1990s, OSU Extension has worked closely with the Central Oregon Hay Growers Association.

Gordon B. Jones | Feb 2025 | Impact story

OSU Extension collaborates with Oregon IPM Center to answer pest management questions

The center focuses on discoveries and new thinking related to sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management.

Francesca Lear | Jan 9, 2025 | News story

Managing Insecticide Resistance in Alfalfa Weevil in Oregon

Resources for managing insecticide-resistant managing alfalfa weevils.

Gordon B. Jones | Oct 2024 | Collection

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 | OSU Extension Catalog

Soil Testing Lab Selection and Recommended Analytical Methods for Oregon

Not all soil tests are created equal. This guide breaks down which lab methods are calibrated for Oregon soils and why that matters for your results. Learn how to choose a lab that gives you reliable, region-specific data for better nutrient management.

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

Horse Owner's Guide to Buying Hay

Horse owners must know how to evaluate and buy good-quality hay. Learn about the horse's digestive system and nutrient requirements.

Gordon B. Jones, Scott Duggan, Melissa Fery, David Hannaway | Mar 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Central Oregon Forage Seminar 2024 Recordings

Here are link to the recordings of the presentation at the 2024 Central Oregon Forage Seminar: ODA Updates and Lessons Learned – Paul Khokhar, Pesticide Investigator, ODA Irrigation Efficiency Incentive Programs – Brad Moore, ...

Gordon B. Jones | Feb 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Trapping and Identifying Mealybugs in Oregon Vineyards

Vineyard managers will learn how and why to trap vine mealybugs in vineyards.

Kyoo Rok Park, Serhan Mermer, Gordon B. Jones, Govinda Shrestha, Alexander Levin, Rick Hilton, Nathan H. Mercer, Kent M. Daane, Linda Brewer, Patricia A. Skinkis, Vaughn Walton | Feb 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Understanding Sugar and Nonstructural Carbohydrates in Equine Pasture and Hay

High concentrations of nonstructural carbohydrates in forages can cause health problems for some horses and other domesticated equines like ponies, donkeys, and mules. Learn about the role, levels and management options of NSC in forage plants for limiting NSC intake in horses.

Gordon B. Jones, Shayan Motazedi Ghajar, Scott Duggan, Melissa Fery | Nov 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Experimenting on the Farm: Introduction to Experimental Design

On-farm trials help growers test if promising experiment station research results can be replicated on their farms. However, these on-farm trials must be carefully planned to ensure the results are valid.

Christy Tanner, Gordon B. Jones, Betsy Verhoeven | May 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Efficient irrigation of perennial forages with wheel lines in the Pacific Northwest

Mismanaged irrigation wastes water, prevents crops from reaching their optimal yields, encourages nutrient leaching and runoff and leads to a less-than-optimal cost-to-return ratio. Efficiently managing wheel lines benefits irrigators and other community water users.

Ian McGregor, María Isabel Zamora Re, Gordon B. Jones, Troy Peters | May 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Western Hemp Train-the-Trainer

OSU Extension hosted a Western Hemp Train-the-Trainer in March 2023. The event was created in support of the USDA NIFA Sustainable Agriculture Systems grant: Sustainably Incorporating Hemp Biobased Economy into Western U.S. Regional ...

Gordon B. Jones | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

SAS Hemp Train-the-Trainer - Introduction (in English)

SAS Hemp Train-the-Trainer - Introduction

Gordon B. Jones | Mar 2023 | Video

Study on serpentine soils helps southwest Oregon hemp grower cut costs without yield loss

The results offered useful insights for other southwest Oregon farmers navigating the complexities of serpentine soils.

Gordon B. Jones | Mar 2023 | Impact story

Recordings of the Southern Oregon Hemp Growers Forum

Recorded forums with OSU, ODA, and other speakers provide timely and accurate information to hemp growers in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas counties.

Gordon B. Jones, Govinda Shrestha | Sep 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog

When hemp harvest nears, it's time for preharvest testing

When the hemp harvest is around the corner, it's time for growers to consider preharvest testing to ensure the crop meets the requirements for THC. Learn about Oregon's latest rules for preharvest testing.

Gordon B. Jones | Sep 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog

Planning a drought-resilient hemp crop

Drought has become a fact of life for farmers throughout the West. For hemp growers, careful planning for where, when and what to plant can result in a crop that will thrive despite dry conditions.

Gordon B. Jones | Jul 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog

Increasing the Reach of Integrated Pest Management Through Community Partnerships

This publication summarizes the learner-centered education methods and community outcomes of three Extension partnerships. These projects increased the use of integrated pest management and pesticide risk reduction practices...

Mary Halbleib, Cassie Bouska, Gordon B. Jones, Darrin Walenta | Jul 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog

Pastures: Stewarding a working landscape

Whether you’re growing hay for market or providing forage for livestock, a healthy pasture maintains soil health, produces high yields, excludes weeds and has a positive impact on the environment.

Clint Nichols, Gordon B. Jones | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Soil: The dirty secrets of a living landscape

Learn how to care for the soil you steward with this set of worksheets and guide, part of the Land Steward Rural Resource Guidelines series.

Gordon B. Jones, Scott Goode, Rhianna Simes | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Extension employees share firsthand accounts of wildfire evacuations

Reflections on evacuation, resilience and protecting what matters most.

Chris Branam | Sep 16, 2020 | News story

Monitoreo del virus del enrollamiento de la hoja y de los piojos harinosos en los viñedos del Noroeste Pacífico

Este documento puede ser usado como una guía preliminar para la exploración de bloques en el viñedo que pueden ser sospechosos de tener GLRaVs.

Kyoo R. Park, S. Mermer, Gordon B. Jones, Govinda Shrestha, Alexander Levin, Rick Hilton, N.H. Mercer, K.M. Daane, Linda Brewer, Patricia A. Skinkis, Vaughn Walton | Jan 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Managing small-acreage horse farms in Central and Eastern Oregon

Learn best practices for managing horses, pastures and manure on small-acreage farms in Eastern and Central Oregon, promoting environmental stewardship and operational efficiency.

Garry Stephenson, David Hannaway, Mylen Bohle, Linda Brewer, Ellen Hammond, Cory Parsons, Peter Schreder, Melissa Fery, Scott Duggan, Gordon B. Jones | Aug 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

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