Ornamental nurseries face many pest management challenges, from weeds to insects to disease. In this report, industry representatives prioritize those challenges in an effort to increase the use of integrated pest ...
This collection has information on soil testing and ferilizing, renovation. forage management , hay, irrigation, feeding values, forage types, forage anti-quality factors, leasing pastures and more.
This plan lists major pests, current management practices, critical needs, and efficacy ratings of pest-management tools in sweet cherry production. Practices are organized by growth stage, making it easier to plan year-round management practices.
Discover how mummy berry disease impacts Pacific Northwest blueberries and learn effective management methods. Don’t let this fungus surprise you: Read our guide to protect your blueberry yield.
Renovating and reseeding a pasture requires time, money and a little luck. There are many ways to go about it, but if you begin the planning process in the spring, you’ll thank yourself in the fall.
Melissa Fery |
Dec 2009 |
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Photo A by G. Shrestha; photos B and C by C.M. Ocamb, Oregon State University. (Cropped from original)
Hemp is susceptible to fungal pathogens that induce wilt disease that can kill plants. The fungi that cause the disease can survive for years and are easily spread. But there are steps growers can take to prevent it.
Cynthia M. Ocamb |
Jul 2022 |
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Photo: OSU Crops and Soil Sciences (Cropped from original)
Foxtail is a problematic grass in pastures and hayground, and infestations need immediate attention. Small infestations of foxtail should be spot treated, while larger infestations require whole pasture renovation. This informational ...
In streamside or riparian areas, choosing the right plants and where to plant them depends on location in relation to the streambed. There are three zones that dictate the kinds of plants that can be grown.
The Rogue Valley growers were pioneers in pear production, growing over 24 varieties and setting quality standards in packing pears. The Rogue Valley was the first and largest red pear growing region in the Pacific Northwest in...