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
Excessive summer irrigation of oak and madrone trees may promote fungal diseases such as the oak root fungus (aka armillaria root disease) and crown rot.
Farmscaping describes a broad range of activities that improve the diversity of a small farm and enhance the ecosystem it inhabits. Creating riparian buffer zones is one such enhancement.
Homeowners often consider pest management the most difficult part of raising fruit. Most people either lack the knowledge to identify and control insect pests and diseases, or they dread having to spray chemicals to protect their...
This publication summarizes the learner-centered education methods and community outcomes of three Extension partnerships. These projects increased the use of integrated pest management and pesticide risk reduction practices...
Mary Halbleib, Cassie Bouska, Gordon B. Jones, Darrin Walenta |
Jul 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Because of our typically wet springs in western Oregon, the average hay crop usually ends up being of low quality. However, when forage in the field is young and tender it is of high quality. As the forage matures, it ...
Growers, commodity-group representatives, pest-control advisors, university specialists, and other technical experts from the Treasure Valley in Oregon and Idaho provide an overview of onion production. They identify pest ...
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.