Selling logs is one of the most important decisions a landowner can face. This curriculum package for forestry educators brings together consulting foresters, log buyers and loggers to teach participants how to get...
Depending on where in Oregon you reside, you may need to protect your garden from the harsh end-of-summer heat or start preparing for frost and gusty winds in September. Learn more in this guide.
Properly drying solid wood products before use improves the wood's performance once it is in service. Describes how to properly air-dry lumber to a target moisture content; including orientation and layout of the ...
June is time to prune flowering plants, harvest ripening berries, apply mulch to flowerbeds and prioritize watering as temperatures rise. Learn more in this guide.
May 2021 |
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Irrigation and pest control are top priorities for gardeners in August. Some plants may also benefit from temporary shade and cover from the harsh sunlight. Learn more in this guide.
As Oregon gardeners have noticed, our climate is changing — it's hotter, drier and more severe. Learn how to adapt your home garden to climate change, from consuming less to planting with the environment in mind.
Heavy precipitation in December means that gardeners should check their drainage and be wary of fungi and other signs of rot on their plants and stored produce. Learn more in this guide.
Nov 2020 |
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A collection of articles for growing vegetables in Central Oregon. Include general information, recommendations, soil temperatures, rhubarb, potatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, radishes, onions, tomatoes and tomatillos.
Forage quality of common pasture weeds was determined through laboratory testing to compare feed value of weeds to desirable forage species and nutrient requirements for grazing livestock.
Shelby Filley, Andy Hulting, Amy Peters |
May 2010 |
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Oregon State University Crop and Soil Science Masters student Pahoua Yang focuses her research project on Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata. Her project is to determine baseline information for several commercial ...