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Is this a gopher snake?

Q: Please identify this snake that I found on my property. I am hoping it is a gopher snake.

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Is beef safe after the "sell by" date?

Q: How many days is ground beef safe after the "sell by" date? I want to make hamburgers with ground beef that I purchased three days ago.

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Winter farmscaping to enhance riparian vegetation along ponds and waterways

Farmscaping describes a broad range of activities that improve the diversity of a small farm and enhance the ecosystem it inhabits. Creating riparian buffer zones is one such enhancement.

Elizabeth Murphy | Apr 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Azalea Lace Bug: Biology and Management in Commercial Nurseries and Landscapes

Azalea lace bug is an emerging pest in Oregon that can be quite damaging to azaleas and rhododendrons, very popular plants in Oregon nurseries and landscapes. This publication offers information on identification, timing, and management options for this new pest.

Robin Rosetta, Luisa Santamaria | Aug 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Identifying and Managing Mountain Beaver Damage to Forest Resources

The mountain beaver is a medium-sized rodent of the western Pacific Northwest. Mountain beavers cause damage to forest regeneration by clipping or girdling seedlings or saplings or both, and undermining roots. Methods...

Jimmy Taylor, Donivan Sphar, Glenn Ahrens | Jun 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Soil Fertility in Organic Systems: A Guide for Gardeners and Small Acreage Farmers

This publication discusses the many types of fertilizers and soil amendments available for organic plant production. Fertilizer formulations, nutrient availability, and application practices for common organic products are ...

Doug Collins, Carol A. Miles, Craig G. Cogger, Richard T. Koenig | Jul 2013 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Safe canning practices for jam?

Q: My daughter told me she and her friends made strawberry jam that they processed in a dishwasher rather than in a boiling water bath. This sounds dangerous to me, and I wanted to know your opinion.

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Ponding, plugging and pugging: How to care for wet spring soils

Wet soils and soil compaction can reduce plant growth, crop yield and animal utilization of pasture forage. Learn how to identify problems with excessive soil moisture and to know when it's safe to cultivate soils or turn out pasture animals.

Elizabeth Murphy | Jun 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)