The Oregon Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(6) statewide membership organization that represents, supports and strengthens Oregon’s 45 Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
Blackberries are ubiquitous in Oregon but to grow them in the home garden takes some planning and know-how. Choosing the right variety for your environment and proper off-season care are key to success at home.
A codling moth goes through several stages in its life cycle. If you're trying to prevent damage to apples and other fruit, it helps to know when adults and larvae are active.
Oregon grape growers face challenges as the frequency and severity of extreme heat events increase due to climate change. Here's how grape growers can protect their crops during a heat wave.
Pasture-based pork production offers opportunities for niche meat producers to meet the desires of consumers concerned about the treatment of animals they eat. But it's not as simple as just turning pigs out to pasture.
VIT TECH is an educational series for wine grape growers and wine industry members in the Walla Walla Valley. The group meets regularly to learn from scientists and industry professionals about grape growing topics relevant to the region.
Learn about the High-Resolution Vineyard Nutrition Project from Director, Dr. Markus Keller, Professor of Viticulture at Washington State University. He describes how he became lead of the project and summarizes the challenges of ...