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Field Crops at Oregon State University encompasses many different crops across a variety of production systems. Wheat, potatoes, corn, grass seed, alfalfa, barley and the list goes to as many as 200 plus crops in Oregon. We provide education, training and technical assistance to people with crop-related issues and interests.

Field Crop Integrated Pest Management

Insect pests affect a variety of field crop production systems including potatoes, grass seed, grains and legumes.

This collection highlights Extension resources that may be useful for integrated pest management (IPM) in these crops.

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Latest Resources

Hessian Fly Management in Wheat

Found in major wheat-producing regions, this damaging insect pest poses serious risk to wheat farmers—learn to recognize, sample, and manage it here.

Dale Whaley | Oct 2024 | Online resource Peer reviewed (Orange level)

USDA offers disaster assistance to Oregon agricultural producers impacted by wildfires

$2M of emergency funding available to eastern Oregon. The USDA NRCS in Oregon has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these wildfire events. Learn more about the counties eligible and the deadline to apply.

Aug 2024 | Online resource

General grain hemp production guidelines in Oregon

Unlike hemp grown for flower or CBD, grain hemp can easily fit into customary annual cropping systems currently practiced in Oregon.

Don Wysocki, Govinda Shrestha, Alan Wernsing | Jul 2024 | Article

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Latest News

OSU Extension research using drones takes flight to detect vole activity

Christy Tanner, an assistant professor of practice based in the Willamette Valley, uses the drone and its two cameras to measure the damage voles are doing to the grass seed crop.

Francesca Lear | Sep 5, 2024 | News story

Engineering students help Extension faculty improve cover crop technology

Four OSU engineering students teamed up with Nick Andrews, the Oregon State Extension organic vegetable specialist, to design and build more a effective interseeding tractor.

Henry Carnell | Aug 20, 2024 | News story

OSU studies the effects of pathogen attacking Pacific Northwest hop fields

OSU is using a federal grant to research the effects of Fusarium canker on hops.

Henry Carnell | Jun 13, 2024 | News story

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Soil

Managing Salt-affected Soils for Crop Production

Salt accumulation in soil can reduce crop yields and affect soil structure. Learn how to evaluate the salts present in soils and to select appropriate management practices to maintain soil health and crop productivity.

María Isabel Zamora Re, Abigail Tomasek, Bryan G. Hopkins, Dan M. Sullivan, Linda Brewer | Apr 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fertilizing with Biosolids

Biosolids can be used to supply nutrients to crops. The nutrient content and fertilizer replacement value of biosolids and the relationship between biosolids nutrient inputs and crop removal of nutrients are ...

Dan M. Sullivan, Abigail Tomasek, Deirdre Griffin LaHue, Betsy Verhoeven, Amber Moore, Linda Brewer, Andy I. Bary, Craig G. Cogger, Biswanath Dari | Jun 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Postharvest Soil Nitrate Testing for Manured Grass and Silage Corn (West of the Cascades)

This publication describes the use of postharvest soil nitrate testing as a tool for assessment of nitrogen (N) management in manured cropping systems west of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon, Washington, and south coastal British Columbia.

Dan M. Sullivan, Craig G. Cogger, Andy I. Bary, Shabtai Bittman, Linda Brewer | Jun 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Baseline Soil Nitrogen Mineralization: Measurement and Interpretation

Baseline N mineralization refers to plant-available nitrogen release that accompanies the decomposition of soil organic matter. The rate of baseline soil N mineralization is governed by the quantity and quality of ...

Dan M. Sullivan, Amber Moore, Betsy Verhoeven, Linda Brewer | Jun 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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Podcasts

  • AgriSafe: Talking Total Farmer Health (Podcast): AgriSafe has long been a trusted voice in the health and safety of the people who feed the world, and we’re excited to bring that to you in a new format. Tune in every month to hear the latest from health and safety experts in agriculture. Together we’ll tackle the safety issues important to the producers and ag workers.
  • TransFARMation Podcast Series: Prompted by the many sources of stress currently impacting farmers and ranchers, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Red River Farm Network have joined forces to create a new radio and podcast series called TransFARMation. The series is designed to increase awareness and reduce inhibitions about acknowledging farm stress, as well as highlight the resources available. Local farmers, ranchers and agricultural stakeholders are featured, sharing personal stories and offering a message of hope.
  • Mental Health on the Farm Podcast (Commodity Classic): Mental Health on the Farm is a special podcast featuring 4 different presenters. It is produced by Commodity Classic in Partnership with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters.

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Upcoming Events

Dec 11

Rescheduled: Stored Winter Products

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Eugene, OR
Jan 9

QPR Training - Saving Lives in Agriculture (in English)

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST Online
Jan 23

Capacitación Preguntar, Persuadir, Referir (QPR por sus siglas en ingles) - Salvando Vidas en la Agricultura (en español)

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST Online
Feb 28

QPR Training - Saving Lives in Agriculture (in English)

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PST Online
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Meet Our Experts

Darrin Walenta
Agronomist
Christy Tanner
Christy Tanner
Assistant Professor of Practice

Contact for questions related to field crop production in Linn, Benton an Lane counties.

Navneet Kaur
Assistant Professor

Contact for insect pest management related question in field crops

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Jacob Powell
Crops & Livestock, Assistant Professor of Practice
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