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Sampling Dairy Manure and Compost for Nutrient Analysis

This guide describes how to obtain a representative sample of stockpiled dairy manure or dairy compost, select a reliable manure or compost testing laboratory, determine which lab analyses are needed (including total...

Amber Moore, Mario de Haro-Marti, Lide Chen | Jun 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

A Guide to Riparian Tree and Shrub Planting in the Willamette Valley: Steps to Success

A step-by-step guide to riparian tree and shrub planting in the Willamette Valley. Provides information on project planning, plant materials, site preparation, planting techniques, site maintenance, and monitoring and ...

Brad Withrow-Robinson, Max Bennett, Glenn Ahrens | Nov 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Myth vs. reality: What’s the truth behind some common gardening practices?

Experts from Oregon State University Extension Service stepped up to bust some common gardening myths.

Kym Pokorny | Dec 15, 2023 | News story

Performance of Hard Red Winter Wheat in Late-Planted Fallow

This publication describes results of field research on the performance of hard red winter wheat cultivars in a late-planted fallow system in the low-precipitation zone of Oregon and Washington.

Larry Lutcher, Clare Sullivan, Michael D. Flowers, Christopher C. Mundt, Don Wysocki, Karl E. L. Rhinhart, Juliet Marshall | Jun 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Vegetative Filter Strips Near Surface Water in the Pacific Northwest

Discusses the benefits of vegetative filter strips between agricultural, forestry, or other disturbed areas and surface water, such as drainage ditches and streams. Considers challenges to effective vegetative filter ...

Jed B. Colquhoun, Ryan D. Lins, Charles Cole | Apr 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Metro Area Small Farms

The Small Farms Program serves commercial small farm entrepreneurs as well as non-commercial small acreage landowners. Our focus embraces ecological farming systems.

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How to reap the benefits of winter cover crops

Planting cover crops on commercial farms is a good idea that is often difficult to execute. But with the right crops and proper timing, it can be done. The effort will be rewarded with improved soil for future crops.

Nick Andrews | Jan 2011 | Article

Cover crop performance in central Oregon

Cover crops can provide many benefits: weed suppression, erosion prevention, increased water infiltration and water-holding capacity, improved nutrient cycling and pollinator habitat. Each species provides different benefits and requires ...

Clare Sullivan | Mar 2024 | Article

Coastal Small Farms

We help rural landowners and small-scale farmers to explore possibilities and solve problems. We provide research-based resources for the community, offering educational programming, technical assistance and farmer networking opportunities.

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Arborvitae stands tall as easy-care hedge

When finding a location for arborvitae in the garden look for full sun and well-drained soil.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 19, 2021 | News story