The Dairy Advancement Program guide consists of a series of steps that allows 4-H members to set personal goals and learn at their own speed.
Holyoke P. Adams, Don A. Anderson, Duane Johnson, 4-H development committee for animal science projects |
Nov 2005 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This series of leader guides is designed to help provide experiences related to forage quality for 4-H youth and their families. The individual sheets may be duplicated for distribution to members.
Harold W. Youngberg, Les Vough, Duane Johnson, La Rae Dennis Johnston, Richard Lawson |
Sep 1993 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Silage-making has been used to reduce the concentrations of toxins in a variety of crops. But in the case of poison hemlock, the opposite is true — making silage out of it actually increases one of its toxic alkaloids.
Invasive plants disrupt ecosystems and have no place in streamside gardens. But these plants can be tempting because of their showy flowers and cheap prices.
Tansy ragwort, an invasive weed that can harm certain types of livestock, is making a comeback in western Oregon. Find out how to control it and protect your animals.
Shelby Filley, Andy Hulting, Gene Pirelli, Eric Coombs |
Aug 2011 |
Article
Q: We are finally moving into our new home. Due to construction issues (lack of water and vehicle damage), most of the grass has died back and there are areas of just dirt. Also, we have dogs. Is there any variety of ...
When deciding upon which plants will be used in your garden or landscaping project it’s important to avoid selecting species that are considered invasive. This publication provides several examples of invasive plants for our area, specifically for zones 5 and 6 of the United States Department of Agriculture’s “hardiness zones” chart.
Mary Corp, Chris Luttrell |
Aug 2010 |
Publication
The Environmental Protection Agency recently banned the insecticide chlorpyrifos due to concern over the chemical’s neurological impacts on humans, so Oregon's grass seed industry needs immediate solutions for insect control.