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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

Coastal small farms resources

The climate of the Oregon Coast creates unique growing conditions and challenges for small farmers. Check out these resources applicable to farmers on the coast.

Shannon Rauter, Evie Smith | Apr 2024 | Collection

Cereal leaf beetles pose threat to grain crops

The cereal leaf beetle attacks grain crops and damages both plant vigor and grain quality. Sporadic outbreaks in Oregon counties in recent years might be an indication that biocontrol is failing.

Mary Corp, Navneet Kaur | Jan 2024 | Article

Field crop plant health challenges

This collection offers a thorough examination of the hurdles that plants confront, highlighting a varied group of challenges in agricultural and natural environments. Explore the fundamentals of plant health by delving into topics ...

Mary Corp | Jan 2024 | Collection

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Latest News

Extension research leads to change in the management of clover seed weevil

In collaboration with the Oregon Clover Commission, the Oregon State University weevil research team presented its results at four grower meetings and one OSU Extension-led workshop. Three Extension seed production reports were made available during 2020-2023.

Christy Tanner, Navneet Kaur | Apr 2024 | Impact story

Jefferson County third graders learn about agricultural research at OSU

During the campus visit, the students visit the OSU Seed Lab and learning about parts of a seed and germination. They also visit the Department of Crop and Soil Science building and learned about wheat.

Jon Gandy | Mar 2024 | Impact story

OSU Extension hemp web resources reach local, state, national and global audiences

The OSU Hemp Extension Program, based at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center in Central Point and led by Govinda Shrestha, Extension statewide hemp specialist, initiated the development of hemp extension education content using a variety of techniques.

Govinda Shrestha | Mar 2024 | Impact 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 | Apr 2022 | 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 | Mar 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 | Mar 2020 | 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

Apr 19

Vermicomposting 101

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Roseburg, OR
Apr 25

Entrenamiento sobre la prevención del suicidio de QPR para agricultores y ganaderos (en español)

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT Online
Apr 26

QPR Suicide Prevention Training for the Agricultural Industry (in English)

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PDT Online
Jun 11

Garnett’s Red Prairie Farm Tour

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Sheridan, OR
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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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Q: We have wheat planted and along our fence line we have an infestation of tansy ragwort. Is it a good time to cut the flowers off, bag them, and leave the plant; or should I spray it? The neighbor across the road has...

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