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Armyworms in grass pastures and corn in Western Oregon

Armyworms threaten grass pastures and corn in Western Oregon. This guide covers identification, life cycle, monitoring, action thresholds, biological control, organic management and chemical treatment.

Amy Peters, Glenn Fisher | Nov 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Alternative crops for the Columbia Basin

Explore possibilities for new crops in the Columbia Basin. This guide includes possible crops in three categories: grasses and cereal grains, broad-leafed herbs and forbs, and shrubs and trees.

Stephen Machado, Brian Tuck, Sandy Macnab, Jordan Maley, Jerry Igo | Oct 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nightshade: Biology and Control in the Pacific Northwest

Weed species in the Solanaceae (nightshade) family cause some of the most serious weed-related problems in Pacific Northwest agriculture. Nightshade control is difficult because the weeds are so widely adapted, their ...

Tim Miller-Morgan, Robert (Bob) Parker | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Wildlife Garden: Chickadee (Poecile atricapilla)

This publication describes chickadees and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Matthew Mulanax, Nancy Allen | Apr 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Timber Harvesting Options for Woodland Owners

Guides owners of small woodlands in choosing harvest options most appropriate for their timber and property characteristics. Factors discussed include: timber size and volume/acre, site topography, production potential, ...

Robert (Bob) Parker, Steve Bowers | Aug 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Understanding Natural Wetlands

Defines wetland productivity and its benefits. Describes wetlands management.

Dawn Smith, James Moore | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pruning Western White Pine: A Vital Tool for Species Restoration

Pruning young white pine can increase survival of individual trees exposed to white pine blister rust and help restore the species in Inland Northwest forests. Learn when and how to prune and the silvicultural ...

Chris C. Schnepf, John W. Schwandt | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Home Freezing of Seafood

Explains how stiffening (rigor mortis) and oxidation of unsaturated oils and pigments in freshly caught fish impact frozen fish quality. Describes how to clean and prepare fish (dressed, pan-dressed, steak, and fillet...

Barbara Rasco, Kenneth S. Hildebrand, Jr | Apr 2006 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

White Campion or White Cockle

White campion, also known as white cockle, contaminates hay fields, roadsides, ditches, and fencerows because of its high rate of seed production and tolerance to many herbicides. This publication provides information ...

John Kugler, Robert (Bob) Parker | Oct 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)