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Dry farming gains traction in Northwest with Extension collaboration

With disappearing water comes more interest in farming without irrigation.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 12, 2021 | News story

Resilient dryland farming appropriation (RDFA) 2020 – 2021 annual report: Cover crop trial

This report includes preliminary data for the second of a three-year study. Since this year was a record drought year, results could vary from a normal rainfall year. Finalized data and observations will be released in future as peer-reviewed studies, reports, and extension articles. For more information, please visit the RDFA project page. .

Christina Hagerty, Surendra Singh | Sep 2021 | Educational document Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Exploring biochar as an alternative sudden oak death treatment

The exploration of various approaches and collaborative problem-solving is a promising approach for future solutions.

Norma Kline, Christopher Adlam | Apr 2024 | Impact story

Pasture Principles for Smaller Acreages

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines pasture as “land used for livestock grazing that is managed to provide feed value and maintain or improve soil, water, and vegetative resources.” The goal of this publication is to help you become a better pasture manager and to address the most common concerns of Idahoans interested in improving their pasture conditions.

Kenneth Hart, Randall Brooks, James Church | Sep 2023 | Online resource

Organic Small Grain Production in the Inland Pacific Northwest: A Collection of Case Studies

Organic farming can be a challenge anywhere, but the obstacles encountered by Inland Pacific Northwest organic small grain farmers are unique. Their options for managing weeds and soil nutrients are few, and the ...

Louise Lorent, Diana Roberts, Ian C. Burke | Jul 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

WSU Vegetable Research and Extension

The Vegetable Research and Extension program at WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center includes a wide range of projects such as screening new crops and breeding lines for suitability for production in Western Washington, testing new products such as degradable mulch and high tunnels, evaluating integrated pest management strategies, and implementing water and soil conservation practices.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Interview with a Natural Resource Conservationist

Presenter: Heather Medina Sauceda, Assistant Conservationist for Field Operations in Southwestern Oregon, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Interviewer: Monica, DIVE4Ag Teens as Teachers

Kristen Moore | Nov 2021 | Video

Adzuki Bean: A Potential Rotational Crop for the Columbia Basin

Adzuki bean is an alternative high-value crop that growers can rotate with wheat, corn and soybean. Adzuki is a nutritious bean prized for a wide variety of uses in food and traditional medicine. Learn about the available varieties of adzuki and how to grow a healthy crop.

Shahram Torabian, Ruijun (Ray) Qin, Don Wysocki, Xi Liang | Sep 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Trees to Tap: How Forest Practices Affect Oregon's Municipal Water

Forests produce economic benefits such as timber, forest products and jobs. They also provide wildlife habitat, recreation, carbon storage and clean water. In fact, most of Oregon’s drinking water is sourced from ...

Jon Souder | Sep 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Weed Management in Conventional and Organic Snap Beans in Western Oregon

Discusses weed prevention and management in conventional and organic snap bean production.

Ed Peachey | Jan 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)