Collection of forage resources, mostly for Coastal Oregon regions. Includes studies on fiber digestibility, phosphoric soil, rations, and cost/benefit of growing and buying locally grown forages.
This document suggests practices believed to mitigate the spread of disease and virus.
Vaughn Walton, Amy J. Dreves, Patricia A. Skinkis, Clive Kaiser, Marcus A. Buchanan, Rick Hilton, Robert Martin, Steve Castagnoli, Steve Renquist |
Oct 2009 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
An overview of mason bee basic biology and life cycle, and detailed descriptions of what is needed to start keeping mason bees, including desirable plants, nesting sites and types of nests, and caring for the ...
Brooke Edmunds, Richard Little, Ramesh Sagili |
Feb 2016 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Credit: Brooke Edmunds, Oregon State University (Cropped from original)
Love your grass lawn but want to make your landscape more climate-friendly? There are thoughtful ways to keep a lawn as part of your landscape while balancing climate change concerns.
A healthy pasture is a vital resource for a livestock operation, and it requires year-round attention. One of the most critical periods is the fall when decisions dictate how much forage will be produced for the season.
Many of Oregon’s 800 species of native bees live in forests. Scientists, however, are just beginning to learn about their populations, their roles in forest ecosystems and how forests support them.
Describes the life cycle and injury symptoms of grape phylloxera, Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (Fitch), an aphidlike insect that feeds on grape roots. Discusses strategies for reducing the risk of phylloxera infestation, ...
Patricia A. Skinkis, Vaughn Walton, Clive Kaiser |
Jul 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Winegrape production in the Pacific Northwest has expanded into areas where low winter temperatures periodically cause cane damage or death. Canes can be protected from freeze damage by burying them or covering them...
Clive Kaiser, Patricia A. Skinkis, Mercy Olmstead |
Mar 2008 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)