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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)

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)

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)

Retail Lawn Seed Mixtures for Western Oregon and Western Washington

This publication describes the benefits of choosing the right cultivar, species, blend, or mixture. It will also explore the advantages of seed coating and other preplant packaging options, such as fertilizer and ...

Stan Baker, Alec Kowalewski, Brian McDonald, Rob C. Golembiewski | Nov 2014 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Year-round Field Identification of Common Northern Great Basin Grasses

This guide provides detailed identification information for common grass species found throughout the northern Great Basin. Many of these grasses are found throughout the Great Basin. Several can be found throughout the West.

Lori Ziegenhagen, Vanessa Schroeder | Feb 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Flea Beetle Pest Management for Organic Potatoes

Describes and illustrates various flea beetle species (color photos) and life history. Includes instructions for monitoring as well as several management options, with emphasis on preventive measures.

Mario Ambrosino | Jan 2008 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Creating Farmer Networks: A Toolkit for Promoting Vibrant Farm Communities

A toolkit for farmers, Extension agents, community organizers, and other agricultural professionals interested in starting and maintaining a successful farmer network. The publication is divided into two sections: an ...

Melissa Matthewson, Melissa Fery, Maud Powell | Feb 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Medicinal Herb Production in the Pacific Northwest

Medicinal herb crops are a diverse group consisting of both annual and perennial species. Some herbs are harvested for their flower or leaf tissue; others are harvested for root tissue or fruit. Within the herb...

Kristine Buckland, Ben Marx, Peg Schafer, Alexandra Stone, Nick Andrews, Ann Rasmussen | Apr 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Storing Food for Safety and Quality

Proper food storage ensures that the food you bring home remains safe to eat and retains its high quality. Learn about storing meat, vegetables, fruit, leftovers, home-preserved food and more.

Surine Greenway, Amy Robertson, Joe Peutz, Grace Wittman | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)