This collection has information on soil testing and ferilizing, renovation. forage management , hay, irrigation, feeding values, forage types, forage anti-quality factors, leasing pastures and more.
It can be difficult to manage insect pests and weeds in an orchard, where tilling is not an option. Could scratching, foraging chickens be part of the solution? In this study, researchers deployed two types of...
Betsey Miller, Travis Witmer, Linda Brewer |
Jun 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Learn the elements of chicken coop design for backyard and small flock producers. Topics include tips for protecting chickens from predators, coop size, ventilation, and maintenance, as well as details for roosting ...
Dani Annala, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson |
Mar 2023 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Oregon poultry producers who meet certain conditions can slaughter chicken, turkey and other birds in an open-air setting. But they still must meet requirements for sanitation, monitoring, recordkeeping and more. These...
Q: This is my first time growing vegetable plants and they seem to be stressed. I planted everything on May 19. The corn is yellowing, and small leaves are dying. The tomato plants have limp leaves and there’s some browning....
Member guide for the 4-H poultry project. Learn how to brood, feed, and care for chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, pheasants, or other wild game birds. Learn responsibility by having a flock of your...
People who produce and sell eggs directly to consumers must follow specific labeling and handling requirements to qualify for the farm-direct licensing exemption. Learn about the requirements and best practices for providing high-quality eggs to your customers.
Sara Runkel, Heidi Noordijk, Melissa Fery, Rebecca Landis, Sarah Schwab |
Jun 2022 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Modern farm operations increasingly rely on technology to reduce workload and maximize farm profit. Unmanned aerial systems are another example of technology deployed for agricultural production. How can this technology ...
Kristine Buckland, Ann Rasmussen, Lloyd Nackley |
Oct 2020 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Photo: University of Idaho (Cropped from original)
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 publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
As temperatures drop and days get shorter in the fall, the needs of chickens change. To keep them healthy and productive, a few changes in their feeding and care are in order. Those changes include increasing their ...