Although grain crops bring in less revenue than vegetables or fruit, they can become an important part of a farming enterprise. Grains are less labor-intensive and can be grown when fields need a rest.
Beans of all kinds are a good crop for beginning gardeners because they're easy to grow. Still, some knowledge about how beans grow best will increase the chances for a bountiful harvest.
Nicole Sanchez |
Sep 2023 |
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Be sure to thoroughly water your lawn, garden and hanging flower baskets so they can survive periods of drought in July. You can also start planting vegetables for Fall and Winter harvest! Learn more in this guide.
Excessive summer irrigation of oak and madrone trees may promote fungal diseases such as the oak root fungus (aka armillaria root disease) and crown rot.
Christmas trees planted in unirrigated sites depend on the weather for survival. A research trial set out to find factors that would help seedlings survive during drought years. Results were mixed.
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Changing weather patterns show that drought will continue to be a challenge for farmers and ranchers on the central and north coast of Oregon and throughout the state. That's why a drought management plan is essential.
Drought conditions have drastically reduced hay yields in the last year or two. With dry conditions forecast to continue, livestock producers need to rethink strategies for conserving forage.