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Blossom-end Rot of Tomatoes

Blossom-end rot appears as a large, gray to black spot at the blossom end of the tomato fruit, the end opposite the stem. This publication discusses the causes of blossom-end rot and suggests methods of prevention.

Iain C. MacSwan | Mar 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Attracting Birds of Prey for Rodent Control

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the value to farmers and ranchers of barn owls and American kestrels for rodent control, and ways to help build ...

Shilah Olson, Karen Lamson, Mike Omeg, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond | Dec 2012 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Combatting Take-All of Winter Wheat in Western Oregon

Identifies factors that influence take-all and offers management practices to minimize yield losses.

Neil W. Christensen, John M. Hart | Jan 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Spring Pasture Essentials

This publication 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 ...

Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Mar 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Practical Lawn Care for Western Oregon

Describes options for different levels of lawn care – from keeping a lawn lush and green year-round to allowing it to go partially dormant in the summer. Discusses mowing, watering, fertilizing, and dethatching, ...

Doug Voderberg, Alec Kowalewski | Jul 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)