Provides an overview of the role of selenium in the diet of livestock, and discusses selenium supplementation rates and supplementation methods. Lists guidelines for assessing livestock's selenium status and summarizes research useful to Oregon livestock producers.
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.
This report examines the relationship between the size of individual farmers' markets and the set of management tools used by farmers' markets. Farmers' markets will benefit from using the specific set of management tools and resources appropriate for the size of the market.
Garry Stephenson, Larry Lev, Linda Brewer |
Dec 2007 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Reports on research conducted with farmers markets in Oregon. Explores how market resources influence success and failure, gives insights into markets that fail, and suggests other concerns related to market failure. ...
Garry Stephenson, Larry Lev, Linda Brewer |
Dec 2006 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Producers faced with an oversupply of sugar beets may consider using them as livestock feed. This practice could save livestock producers money while helping to meet the nutritional needs of their animals. Learn ...
Most farmers' markets lack information to make effective changes and improvements. Tools for Rapid Market Assessments provides three simple, low-cost methods to address the information gap.
Larry Lev, Linda Brewer, Garry Stephenson |
May 2008 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Provides: (1) Basic information necessary to develop a plan for marketing fresh produce and other specialty products, (2) A framework for conducting a thorough market analysis, and (3) Information sources to help ...
Covers three general types of small-scale cattle enterprises: (1) cow-calf breeding herds, (2) growing and feeding operations, and (3) backgrounding operations. Also covers feeding and keeping cattle healthy, marketing ...
Inadequate water intake by beef cattle can limit growth and production, which can translate to narrower profit margins for producers. That's why it's important to understand water nutrition and quality for beef cattle.