Latest Content from OSU Extension

Nutrient Management for Field Corn Silage and Grain in the Inland Pacific Northwest

Adequate nutrition is essential if productive new corn hybrids are to realize their full yield potential. This publication provides fertilizer guidelines based on university research and a special section on manures as nutrient sources for corn.

Bradford D. Brown, John M. Hart, Donald A. Horneck, Amber Moore | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Northwest native plants for the sunny border

Recommendations for native plants in sunny areas.

Linda R. McMahan | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Native plants for Yamhill County

When it comes to choosing plants for gardens, hedgerows and streamsides in Yamhill County, native plants are great choices. Here's a look at the plants that will thrive with minimal care.

Linda R. McMahan | Dec 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Collecting insects and related arthropods

Controlling insects starts with correct identification. One way to do that is by collecting specimens. Here's a guide to the methods and equipment for collecting insects.

Silvia I. Rondon, Mary Corp | Oct 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Predicting and Managing Gray Mold Rot of Pear in Oregon

This publication describes gray mold disease symptoms and the disease cycle and outlines a model that can help pear packers predict the relative risk of gray mold development in stored fruit before the fruit is placed in cold storage.

Robert A. Spotts, Steve Castagnoli | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pasture renovation tips for western Oregon

Renovating and reseeding a pasture requires time, money and a little luck. There are many ways to go about it, but if you begin the planning process in the spring, you’ll thank yourself in the fall.

Melissa Fery | Mar 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Introduction to post-harvest food handling

Serving customers willing to pay for top-quality produce is a niche small farmers can fill. But delivering consistent quality isn’t easy. It takes careful attention to detail from planting decisions through final sale.

Chip Bubl | May 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

The function and selection of cover crops

Choosing a cover crop for a particular field involves keeping the purpose in mind. Is it to stabilize soil and reduce erosion? Or to increase organic matter or suppress weeds? Here's how to weigh the options.

Melissa Fery | Mar 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Late winter can be a perilous time for livestock

Late winter and early spring can be a perilous time for livestock. It's a time when even a full stomach won't stave off starvation. That's why livestock managers must pay close attention to the health of their animals.

Susan Kerr | Apr 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Protecting trees on construction and development sites

Learn best practices for protecting, conserving, maintaining and replacing trees during development in the Pacific Northwest, ensuring urban forest health amid construction activities.

Derek Godwin, Paul Ries, Sarah Foster, Micki McNaughton, Maria Cahill, Toni Fitzgerald, James Freed, Scott Johns, Linden Mead | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)