Learn to identify common pests and beneficial insects found in grass seed production fields across Oregon. Discover where pests are found, learn signs of damage and determine thresholds.
Amy J. Dreves, Navneet Kaur, Joe DeFrancesco, Leanna Van Slambrook, Glenn Fisher, Silvia I. Rondon, Nicole Anderson |
May 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
It can be difficult to manage insect pests and weeds in an orchard, where tilling is not an option. Could scratching, foraging chickens be part of the solution? In this study, researchers deployed two types of...
Betsey Miller, Travis Witmer, Linda Brewer |
Jun 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
The month of February is a chance to lay the groundwork for a successful growing season through planning, pruning and maintenance. Learn more in this guide.
Jan 2021 |
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It's finally time to harvest squash, apples and sunflower heads in October. It is also time to store seeds for the next growing season. Learn more in this guide.
Be sure to thoroughly water your lawn, garden and hanging flower baskets so they can survive periods of drought in July. You can also start planting vegetables for Fall and Winter harvest! Learn more in this guide.
Longer, hotter summers and changing climatic conditions means that many of our newly planted native forest seedlings are stressed. Should you water native forest tree seedlings to help them make it through?