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Spring Pasture Essentials, Part 2

This podcast is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on essential management practices for maintaining a high-quality, productive pasture and healthy livestock. Primarily directed to eastern Oregon ...

Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Mar 2013 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

What is the best way to manage Poa annua in my lawn?

Q: About 80 percent of my 10,000 square foot lawn is Poa annua. Do I need to start over by killing everything, tilling, soil prep and replanting seed? Or, is there a gradual way to regain control? If I do kill and ...

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Fall yardwork tips?

Q: Hello! I live in Redmond, Oregon. As fall approaches, I was wondering: Should I fertilize the garden in the fall? I usually use liquid fertilizer that I spray on. Is this too much stress for the plants in fall? How ...

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Where do I find the right plants for my pond?

Q: We recently hired a pond builder to excavate and line our 1.5-acre farm pond near Sisters, Ore. We replaced the bottom substrate and included space for plants. Can you direct me to a person or article that will help us with choosing and placing plants?

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Is "No Mow May" a good idea?

Q: We've been asked to consider a "No Mow May" proclamation to encourage support for insects by not mowing lawns for one month. Do you have an opinion specifically about the natural resource value of this messaging and action?

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Organic vegetable producers finding new ways to fight weeds

The OSU Extension Small Farms Program held OSU Mechanical Cultivation field days in 2018 and 2019.

Clare Sullivan | Aug 2020 | Impact story

Are my old garden seeds still usable?

Q: How long are old garden vegetable seeds still usable? Packed for "--" season?

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Weeds, grass clippings and compost concerns

In the spring when lawns and compost piles are kicking into gear, these popular questions crop up. Read on for answers.

Apr 2024 | Collection

How much should my animals graze?

Q: I have a small dairy goat farm, and at the moment have 5 adult does plus 2 donkeys. This year we have had just enough precipitation to start the grass growing again but the ground is still firm. However, I'm sure my ...

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Podcast brings science-based information to woodland owners and managers

The podcast was one of the top 20% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify and has an international reach with 84% of listeners in the United States, 5% in Canada and 2% each in United Kingdom and Australia.

Lauren Grand | Apr 2023 | Impact story