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Nutrient management of perennial ryegrass grown for seed in Western Oregon

Learn how much lime and other amendments to use when establishing turf and forage perennial ryegrass grown for seed in Western Oregon.

John M. Hart, Nicole Anderson, Thomas G. Chastain, Michael D. Flowers, Cynthia M. Ocamb, Mark E. Mellbye, William C. Young III | Oct 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

The Scribner Volume and Value Tables: Bucking for Maximum Revenue

This publication is a spreadsheet with accompanying instructions. It allows timber owners to compare the pricing strategies for four different mills to determine which mill specifications will return the highest ...

Steve Bowers | May 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing Hazelnuts in the Pacific Northwest: Orchard Site Selection

This publication describes factors to consider when deciding to plant a hazelnut orchard and includes a table of native productivity ratings for soil series types in the Willamette Valley.

Jeff L. Olsen | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Can cows find water by smell?

Q: How do cows find water, assuming that there is no previous knowledge on the cow's part? There is no substantive evidence that cows can smell water. It seems to be generally agreed upon that cows either stumble upon water ...

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Western Waterhemlock in the Pacific Northwest

Western waterhemlock (Cicuta douglasii) is the most poisonous plant in North America. This publication provides identifiers to assist in avoiding the toxic plant, including ways to distinguish it from other species ...

Dale K. Whaley, Gary L. Piper | Oct 2013 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Meadow Deathcamas in the Pacific Northwest

Found in all areas of the Pacific Northwest, meadow deathcamas (Toxicoscordion venenosum) is capable of killing livestock whether eaten as forage or in dried hay. Human poisonings have been reported in connection ...

Gary L. Piper, Dale K. Whaley | Oct 2013 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)