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Using the Nitrogen Mineralization Soil Test to Predict Spring Fertilizer N Rate for Soft White Winter Wheat Grown in Western Oregon

Soft white winter wheat is grown in western Oregon and requires a spring application of nitrogen (N) fertilizer for optimum production. Determining the amount of N to apply has been a challenge for growers. ...

Nicole Anderson, John M. Hart, Neil W. Christensen, Mark E. Mellbye, Michael D. Flowers | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Downloading Ecological Site Descriptions (ESDs) using the Web Soil Survey (WSS)

This document provides how-to photo instructions on how to find and download Ecological Site Descriptions (ESDs) using the Web Soil Survey (WSS) for use in a range management plan.

Vanessa Schroeder | Jul 2020 | Educational gallery Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Reducing Lead Hazard in Gardens and Play Areas

Learn to evaluate and manage lead hazard in your landscape or garden. Learn how soils get contaminated with lead, how to test soil for lead contamination and how to reduce exposure to soil lead.

Linda Brewer, Dan M. Sullivan, Pukhraj Deol, Sam Angima | Apr 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Make Polyacrylamide Work for You

PAM is a synthetic water-soluble polymer composed of molecules of acrylamide. PAM binds soil particles together, causing them to settle out and not be carried away in runoff water. This prevents soil loss and ...

Chelsey L. Iida, Clinton Shock | Jul 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Garden soil and compost

Learn what the latest research tells us about common compost or soil questions and how to put that knowledge into practice in your garden.

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Preventing Water Contamination and Pesticide Drift: A Checklist for Pesticide Applicators

When applying pesticides it is important to avoid water contamination and pesticide drift as much as possible. This checklist can help. Three separate checklists (before, during and after) make it easier to remember...

Tim Stock, Steve Castagnoli | Jun 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)