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Combatting Take-All of Winter Wheat in Western Oregon

Identifies factors that influence take-all and offers management practices to minimize yield losses.

Neil W. Christensen, John M. Hart | Jan 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Irrigated Kentucky Bluegrass (Eastern Oregon) Nutrient Management Guide

Gives nutrient and lime recommendations for irrigated Kentucky bluegrass in eastern Oregon. Also includes sources of further information.

Richard P. Affeldt, Darrin Walenta, John M. Hart, Donald A. Horneck, Gary Kiemnec | Jul 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Billbug Species Complex in Grass Seed Production Systems of Oregon: Characteristics, Impact and Management Options

Billbugs are pests you may see in turf grasses or in grass seed production. Learn the characteristics of billbug feeding damage, their impact on grass seed crops and effective management strategies.

Navneet Kaur, Nicole Anderson, Darrin Walenta, Brian Donovan, Alison Willette, John Spring, Claira Goracke, Jeremiah Dung | May 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Using Seed Moisture as a Harvest Management Tool

Taking an accurate measurement of seed moisture content is the most reliable indicator of seed maturity and harvest timing in grass seed crop on a farm.

Tom Silberstein, Mark E. Mellbye, Thomas G. Chastain, William C. Young III | Nov 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Crane Fly in Lawns

Crane flies are large, gangly insects that do little damage as adults. But crane fly larvae are known for chewing through patches of lawn, damaging roots as grass starts growing in spring. Learn how to prevent damage to your grass with simple maintenance and irrigation practices.

Alec Kowalewski, Brooke Edmunds, Brian McDonald, Emily Braithwaite | Sep 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

A Guide to Hedgerows: Plantings That Enhance Biodiversity, Sustainability and Functionality

Hedgerows are living fences with the ability to grow food, shelter wildlife, save water, manage weeds and look beautiful all year round. Study the many benefits of hedgerows, and learn what you need to know to plant your own living fence.

Pami Monnette, Jude Hobbs | Jun 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Drip Irrigation Guide for Potatoes

This publication provides a framework, general recommendations, and rationales to aid potato growers interested in maximizing their land use and crop yield through drip irrigation. Discusses bed conformation, pumps and ...

Clinton Shock, Feng-Xin Wang, Rebecca Flock, Eric Eldredge, Andre Pereira, Jim Klauzer | Jul 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan for Oregon, Washington and Idaho Mint Crops

To identify pest management priorities and lay a foundation for future strategies and increased use of integrated pest management (IPM) in mint production, growers, commodity-group representatives, pest control advisors, ...

Katie Murray, Darrin Walenta, Paul Jepson, Isaac Sandlin | Oct 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)