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Mummy Berry Management in the Pacific Northwest

Mummy berry disease is prevalent throughout the Pacific Northwest, west of the Cascade Mountain Range, and affects the northern highbush blueberry industry. Growers often underestimate the potential damage of ...

Jade Florence, Jay W. Pscheidt | Jul 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Powdery Mildew in Hop: Best Practices

Powdery mildew is difficult to manage in hop. Growers must work to prevent infection, plant resistant varieties, monitor the plants and act swiftly if the disease is detected. For best results, use a combination ...

David H. Gent, Briana Claassen, Michele Wiseman, Luisa Santamaria | Oct 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Basic Design Concepts for Sustainable Landscapes

This publication will help in drawing a scale map, completing a site analysis, determining use areas, evaluating sustainability, and brainstorming layouts. Want to learn more? Take our online class! Unlike annuals ...

Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Jan McNeilan | Jun 2001 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing Your Own

This intro to gardening in Oregon covers all the bases: site selection, soil improvement, raised beds, planting, watering, pests, plant diseases and weeds. Regional tips cover every area of Oregon. Now available in English and Spanish in one publication!

Gail Langellotto | Aug 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Predicting and Managing Gray Mold Rot of Pear in Oregon

This publication describes gray mold disease symptoms and the disease cycle and outlines a model that can help pear packers predict the relative risk of gray mold development in stored fruit before the fruit is placed in cold storage.

Robert A. Spotts, Steve Castagnoli | Jan 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Revenue Sources for a Commercial Beekeeping Operation in the Pacific Northwest

Pollination services and honey production are the primary revenue sources for a beekeeping business based in the Pacific Northwest. Those starting a beekeeping operation should focus on two to three revenue sources ...

Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Dan Wyns, Ramesh Sagili | May 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Economic Impact of Onion Pests in the Treasure Valley

A look at pest data for onions grown in the Treasure Valley demonstrates the yield and economic impacts of specific pests and management practices. This data can help researchers, crop consultants and those ...

Katie Murray, Isaac Sandlin, Peter Ellsworth, Paul Jepson, Al Fournier, Hang-Kwang Luh, Stuart Reitz | Mar 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)