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Oregon 4-H Horticultural Advancement Guide

The Horticultural Advancement Program guide consists of a series of steps that allows 4-H members to set personal goals and learn at their own speed.

Virginia Bourdeau | Oct 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Alternative Crops for the Columbia Basin

Explores possibilities for new crops in the Columbia Basin. Includes crops for oilseeds, food, forage, revegetation, and xeriscape plant nurseries. Crops are classified into three categories: grasses and cereal grains, ...

Stephen Machado, Brian Tuck, Sandy Macnab, Jordan Maley, Jerry Igo | Oct 2006 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Leaf-Feeding Sawflies in Wheat

Documents 2003 wheat sawfly outbreak in Oregon. Provides growers and field consultants with educational information needed for decision making on fly control. Includes photos.

Mary Corp, Glenn Fisher | Oct 2003 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Wonderful World of Wood: Unit 2 Member Manual

This is the second unit of the 4-H Wood Science series. If you have completed Unit 1, you are probably asking: "Now what?" Developed by National 4-H Council and reprinted for use in Oregon. Click the "view ...

National 4-H Council | Sep 2006 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Select and Prepare Herbs for Exhibit

This publication gives general guidelines for how to exhibit fresh, dried, and potted herbs and the qualities and characteristics judges look for. It also includes a chart of instructions for exhibiting specific herbs.

Lynette Black, Judi Peters, Gail Lee | Mar 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Armyworms in Grass Pastures and Corn in Western Oregon

Discusses identification, life cycle, monitoring, action thresholds, biological control, organic controls, and chemical controls. Includes color photos for identification.

Amy Peters, Glenn Fisher | Nov 2006 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Winter Cutworm: A New Pest Threat in Oregon

Damage from winter cutworm (the common name for the larval stage of the large yellow underwing moth) is a growing concern. In 2015, large numbers of larvae were observed around homes, within golf courses, and ...

Jessica Green, Amy J. Dreves, Brian McDonald, Ed Peachey | Feb 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Insects: Taking a Deeper Look at the World of Bugs

Includes three lessons for grades 3-8. Includes lists of materials, lesson plans, and student worksheets. Lessons are (1) build an insect trap, (2) ant lions, and (3) pitfall traps.

Sujaya Rao, Lynn Royce, Rebecca Currin, Triffid Fry, Brittaney Bearson, Devora Shamah | Aug 2005 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Western Corn Rootworm in Eastern Oregon, Idaho, and Eastern Washington

Western corn rootworm (WCR) is present in eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Idaho. As corn acreage in the region increases, WCR has the potential to become a serious pest. This publication covers how to ...

Alexzandra F. Murphy, Silvia I. Rondon, Carrie Wohleb, Steven Hines | Sep 2014 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)