This publication is an overview of raising ratites. It covers topics such as incubation, brooding, growing, reproduction, and feeding. It also discusses zoning and farm plans, perception of the ratite industry, establishment of markets, and industry pricing.
Properly timed maintenance is the key to having a nice lawn. Watering, mowing, fertilizing or dethatching at the wrong time yields poor results. Here's how to maintain a healthy lawn in Central Oregon.
Burning the slash left behind after a logging operation isn't the only method for getting rid of it. Among the alternatives are piling but not burning, "forestry mulching," creating biochar and doing nothing.
Controlling thrips (onion and western flower) is becoming increasingly difficult for commercial onion growers in the Treasure Valley. One of the problems is resistance to some of the commonly used insecticides. The objective of ...
Lynn Jensen |
Jul 2010 |
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Photo from OSU Extension Communications (Cropped from original)
Q: We are finally moving into our new home. Due to construction issues (lack of water and vehicle damage), most of the grass has died back and there are areas of just dirt. Also, we have dogs. Is there any variety of ...
This video highlights the five cultural practices needed for proper integrated pest management in turfgrass: (1) mowing, (2) fertilization, (3) irrigation, (4) cultivation, and (5) pesticide selection and use.