Management options for Canada thistle in forest land: biological, chemical, and mechanical controls, plus grazing. Includes description of weed and its life cycle, history of infestation in the U.S. and West, and sources of more information.
Management options for gorse in forest land: preventive steps, biological, chemical, and mechanical controls, plus grazing. Includes description of weed and its life cycle, history of infestation in the U.S. and West, and sources of more information.
A look at pest data for onions grown in the Treasure Valley demonstrates the yield and economic impacts of specific pests and management practices. This data can help researchers, crop consultants and those ...
Katie Murray, Isaac Sandlin, Peter Ellsworth, Paul Jepson, Al Fournier, Hang-Kwang Luh, Stuart Reitz |
Mar 2022 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Changing weather patterns show that drought will continue to be a challenge for farmers and ranchers on the central and north coast of Oregon and throughout the state. That's why a drought management plan is essential.
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.
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.
It’s important to keep food safety in mind when storing herbs or vegetables such as garlic, mushrooms and chili peppers in oil. The combination of these low-acid foods and oil create an environment for deadly bacteria.
How to use a pressure chamber as a tool to help you schedule irrigation in wine grape vineyards. The two most important questions you need to answer for irrigation scheduling are “How much?” and “When?” The pressure ...
Q: I have been manually trying to dig this plant up in my yard and it keeps coming back. Does it respond to salt/vinegar treatment or burning? It seems to put out a lot of bulbs and tubers and is in several parts of my yard. I don't like using chemicals in my yard, so that isn't an option.
The workshops and popular field tours provided the education needed to make the right decisions about livestock grazing and irrigation in order to conserve water, increase forage production and increase profits.