Learn about the environmental factors that affect plant growth: light, temperature, water, humidity and nutrition. Either directly or indirectly, most plant problems are caused by environmental stress.
Weeds can lower the quality and quantity of forage in a pasture or hayfield. In general, weeds have lower protein and energy than improved, cool season perennial and annual forages under good grazing management. The palatability...
Blueberries grow well in the Pacific Northwest. To get the most out of your bushes, it helps to understand the form and function of each part of the plant.
For farmers and livestock producers on the Oregon Coast, there are many resources available to battle weeds common to the area. Those resources can help identify weeds and offer strategies for controlling them.
Selecting roses for landscape use may seem like an impossible task, but with a few key elements in mind, you can select a rose or a group of roses to complement your new or current landscape.
Poisonous plants are a major cause of economic loss to the livestock industry. Two poisonous plants common to Oregon are poison hemlock and Western water hemlock. Ingestion of either by humans or livestock typically results in death.