Nicole Anderson

Many varieties of tall fescue and perennial ryegrass are infected with a fungal endophyte. Endophytes produce bioactive compounds that, while beneficial to the host plants, can be toxic to livestock that consume them. This publication explains what an endophyte is, describes livestock health...

By Gene Pirelli, Nicole Anderson | OSU Extension Catalog

This guide covers key nutrient management topics related to tall fescue grown for seed in western Oregon. Crop growth and timing of nutrient uptake is covered. Specific recommendations for nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur, and soil pH provided. A number of appendices address micronutrients,...

By Nicole Anderson | OSU Extension Catalog

This guide provides nutrient and lime recommendations for establishment of turf and forage perennial ryegrass grown for seed in western Oregon. Healthy plants with adequate root systems are required to obtain the greatest return from your fertilizer investment. The nutrient recommendations in this...

By Cynthia Ocamb, Nicole Anderson | OSU Extension Catalog

This video demonstrates how to sample for seed moisture content in grass seed crops. The video is a companion to OSU Extension publication EM 9012.

By Tom Silberstein, Nicole Anderson | OSU Extension Catalog

Soil acidity, expressed by low soil pH, causes reduced crop growth and significant economic loss. It is the most commonly overlooked and poorly understood yield-limiting factor in western Oregon and a developing concern in eastern Oregon. This publication describes the concept of soil acidity and...

By Dan Sullivan, Andy Hulting, Nicole Anderson | OSU Extension Catalog