In the 1970s, soil scientists started gathering information about Oregon soils by digging hundreds of holes, observing the landscapes and recording information. Now, that wealth of information is available online.
People own land for many reasons, from farming as a hobby to ranching or timber production as a business. Whatever the reason, economics is always part of the picture. Learn about the financial aspects of ...
Pacific Northwest blueberry growers must identify and control a number of bacterial and fungal diseases in order to ensure the highest yields. Fortunately, only a few of the diseases that occur on highbush blueberry in this region cause significant losses when left unchecked.
Jay W. Pscheidt, Jerry Weiland |
Mar 2015 |
Article
Ruijun Qin, an Oregon State University Extension Service soil scientist and assistant professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences, started a research project to uncover opportunities for viable rotational crops to use with onions and potatoes.
In 2018, the the Western Cover Crop Council (WCCC) was formed to facilitate and enhance communication and collaboration among growers, Extension agents, researchers and other agricultural professionals.
Q: How to treat powdery mildew on squash and cucumber plants? Most of our squash plants have powdery mildew. Some of the leaves have died and crumbled. We had same problem last year. I regret not removing all the infected ...
Join Michelle and Rick as they interview Todd Ormiston, the Executive Director for North Country School in Lake Placid NY. Todd shares the strategies, challenges and philosophies for farm-based education at their school.
Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL, Rick Sherman |
Mar 2024 |
Podcast episode