This paper illustrates challenges and opportunities to marine disease management, assesses applications for marine disease outbreak prevention, response and recovery. It recommends multiple actions for future marine wildlife disease emergencies.
Bumble bees nest in the darndest places - like bird houses and water meters. In this episode we learn about how to relocate bumble bee colonies. We also figure out how to get bumble bee nests where you want them, by rearing colonies from queens that emerge in the spring.
Q: I live in a forested area of Deschutes County. I think that deadfall (cut trunks laying on the forest floor) left to decompose improves the health of the forest, but I am wondering if it also increases fire risk.
In cooler weather, such as what Oregon experienced in June 2023, hemp crops are susceptible to root rot. Here's how you can avoid that problem in your crop.
Cynthia M. Ocamb |
Aug 2023 |
OSU Extension Catalog
Farmers and ranchers across Oregon are increasingly facing challenges related to extreme drought and heat. While emergency funds have been made available to producers impacted by these pressures in recent years, their recurrence indicates the need for both pre-emptive and longer-term solutions. The Oregon State Legislature requested that Oregon State University Extension Services conduct a statewide needs assessment with Oregon farmers and ranchers to pursue this goal. This report provides an overview of what actions are already being taken by producers to manage drought and heat and what resources and support they need to become more resilient in the face of these challenges.
Dr. Berit Dinsdale, María Isabel Zamora Re, Abigail Tomasek |
Jun 2023 |
PublicationPeer reviewed (Gray level)
Credit Oregon State University Extension Communications (Cropped from original)
Q: My family and I are preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. We want to teach our children about firework safety. What are some firework safety tips?
