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Strawberry Nutrient Management Guide for Oregon and Washington

Strawberry growers in Oregon and Washington raise fruit for both the processed and fresh markets, using both conventional and certified organic systems. This guide explains nutrient management for June-bearing and ...

Emily Dixon, Bernadine Strik, Javier Fernandez-Salvador, Lisa Devetter | May 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Designing cover and alternative crops for dryland cropping systems in eastern Oregon

The Introduction to Resilient Dryland Farming Alliance Project aims to assist growers in designing wheat-alternate cropping systems that will improve soil health without decreasing wheat yields.

Surendra Singh, Judit Barroso, Francisco Calderon, Ryan Graebner, Stephen Machado, Catherine Reardon, Christina Hagerty | Jul 2021 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

General care for hydrangeas

Look to this hydrangea how-to for advice on soil, water, pruning and more. Learn a simple pH trick that will turn blooms from pink to blue.

Kristin VanHoose | Jun 2018 | Article

Camelina Nutrient Management Guide for the Pacific Northwest

Camelina is a drought-tolerant, low-input, oilseed crop grown throughout the U.S. Pacific Northwest. This publication provides soil fertility recommendations—including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and soil pH ...

Amber Moore, Don Wysocki, Thomas G. Chastain, Tracy Wilson, Alyssa DuVal | Feb 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fertilizing with Manure and Other Organic Amendments

Are you thinking about using manure to fertilize your farm but want more information? Properly managed manure applications recycle nutrients to crops, improve soil quality, and protect water quality. From deciding ...

Andy I. Bary, Craig G. Cogger, Dan M. Sullivan | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

For plants to thrive, pay attention to their community

Paying attention to the interactions among plants is important for gardeners. Building a successful plant community – whether it's an ornamental garden, grass lawn or annual crop – requires knowing when to take steps to ensure an optimum growing environment.

Ann Marie VanDerZanden | Jan 2008 | Article

Forests and Woodlands: Protecting an Ecosystem

Learn to manage your forested property in ways that protect water quality, maintain soil health, reduce the threat of fire and improve wildlife habitat. This publication is one of a series of Land Steward Rural Resource Guidelines.

Max Bennett, Don Goheen, Jack Duggan | Dec 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

OSU Organic Fertilizer & Cover Crop Calculator: Predicting Plant-available Nitrogen

Describes the OSU Organic Fertilizer & Cover Crop Calculator and using it to predict plant-available nitrogen.

Dan M. Sullivan, Nick Andrews, Clare Sullivan, Linda Brewer | May 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Guide to Growing Cover Crops Part 1

This podcast is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on how to grow cover crops.

Garrett Duyck, Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Susan Kerr | Jan 2018 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Living on the Land: Guide to Growing Cover Crops Part 2

This podcast is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on how to grow cover crops. Listen to the Living on the Land podcast series - https://extension.oregonstate.edu/podcast/living-land. Or use the...

Garrett Duyck, Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Susan Kerr | Jan 2018 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)