It's a pleasure to show a well‑trained dairy animal. Judges appreciate the chance to observe and handle well‑mannered dairy animals. They can't properly judge unruly animals that can't be controlled. Train your ...
Holyoke P. Adams, Duane Johnson, 4-H development committee for animal science projects |
Nov 2006 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
The Dairy Advancement Program guide consists of a series of steps that allows 4-H members to set personal goals and learn at their own speed.
Holyoke P. Adams, Don A. Anderson, Duane Johnson, 4-H development committee for animal science projects |
Nov 2005 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Producers faced with an oversupply of sugar beets may consider using them as livestock feed. This practice could save livestock producers money while helping to meet the nutritional needs of their animals. Learn ...
Poison oak plants contain a chemical that causes a severe rash. Learn how to spot a plant, safely remove, and clean your clothes, gear and skin afterward to prevent a rash.
Silage-making has been used to reduce the concentrations of toxins in a variety of crops. But in the case of poison hemlock, the opposite is true — making silage out of it actually increases one of its toxic alkaloids.
Tansy ragwort, an invasive weed that can harm certain types of livestock, is making a comeback in western Oregon. Find out how to control it and protect your animals.
Shelby Filley, Andy Hulting, Gene Pirelli, Eric Coombs |
Aug 2011 |
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The philosophy for this online source is to provide the home gardener with OSU publications, research, and news items that are related to the home orchard and garden.
These publications are shared to teach farmers and agriculturalists how to properly control weeds and poisonous plants and pests. Handbooks and management fact-sheets are provided as well as a list of common pasture weeds, poisonous plants, and other pests that affect pastures.