Brian Charlton

Comparison of stem and fiber yield: Industrial hemp varietal trial

Industrial hemp grows rapidly, with less irrigation water and fewer chemicals than cotton. Some varieties of hemp produce more fiber than others. This study looked at the yields of five hemp cultivars.

Everald McLennon, Brian Charlton, Kyle Carson | Aug 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Integrated Pest Management Guidelines and Biocontrol of Cereal Leaf Beetle in the Pacific Northwest

For years, a small wasp has helped control the cereal leaf beetle, a pest of grass and cereal grains. But now beetle numbers are climbing. Here are some options to reduce this pest's impact on crops.

Darrin Walenta, Navneet Kaur, Nicole Anderson, Seth Dorman, Alison Willette, Claira Goracke, Sanford Eigenbrode, Brian Charlton | Jan 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Teff: A New Warm-Season Annual Grass for Oregon

Describes characteristics and growing requirements of teff (Eragrostis tef [Zucc.], Poaceae) as a hay and forage crop in Oregon. Discusses hay quality and use; yields and varieties; and how to plant, fertilize, irrigate, cultivate, and harvest teff.

Steve Norberg, Richard Roseberg, Brian Charlton, Clinton Shock | Jun 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Teff Grass for Forage: Nitrogen and irrigation requirements

Teff is an ancient grain, made popular recently as more growers turn to teff for its high yields of high-quality hay. New research outlined here shows that teff requires less nitrogen fertilizer and irrigation ...

Richard Roseberg, Steven Norberg, Brian Charlton | Jul 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Efficient Lawn Irrigation in the Intermountain West

Proper irrigation, despite being one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy lawn, is the most often overlooked variable in lawn care. This publication describes common turfgrass species, soil water ...

Brian Charlton, Rob C. Golembiewski, Tom Cook | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)