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Dryland Cropping Systems: Safflower

This publication examines safflower history, uses, conditions for growing, and yield potential.

Grace Armah-Agyeman, Jim Loliland, Russ Karow, Anne N. Hang | Jul 2002 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Kabocha and Buttercup Squash for Western Oregon Gardens

Kabocha and buttercup squash are gaining popularity for their outstanding culinary characteristics and small size. The squashes' intriguing history, production practices, flavor and uses may inspire more gardeners to grow and eat this exceptional vegetable.

Alice Formiga, Jennifer Wetzel, Shinji Kawai, Lane Selman, Alexandra Stone | Nov 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Nitrogen for Yield and Protein in Hard Wheat

The successful production of hard wheat with acceptable protein is based, in part, on an effective nitrogen (N) management plan. This fact sheet discusses the principles of managing N for hard wheat production and...

Michael D. Flowers, Larry Lutcher, Mary Corp, Bradford D. Brown | Jan 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Dryland Cropping Systems: Grain Sorghum

This publication examines grain sorghum history, uses, conditions for growing, and yield potential.

Grace Armah-Agyeman, Jim Loliland, Russ Karow, William A. Payne, Calvin Trostle, Brent Bean | Jul 2002 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oilseed Crops: Flax

Flax is an annual herbaceous plant that can be grown as a winter annual in mild climates. This publication covers flax history, uses, adaptation, cultural practices, harvest, and yield.

Daryl T. Ehrensing | Feb 2008 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Dryland Cropping Systems: Chickpea Production Guide

This publication discusses chickpea (garbanzo) cultivation in Oregon. Topics include variety selection, conditions for growth, seed and seedbed preparation, seeding date, method and rate of seeding, fertilizer and lime, ...

Mary Corp, Stephen Machado, Daniel A. Ball, Richard Smiley, Steven Petrie, Mark Siemens, Stephen Guy | Jul 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oilseed Crops: Camelina

This publication covers camelina history, uses, adaptation, cultural practices, harvest, and yield.

Daryl T. Ehrensing, Stephen Guy | Jan 2008 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Exploring Organic Grain and Forage Production as a Profitable Market for Palouse Farmers

Demand for organic grain has outpaced actual US grain production in recent years. Yet little is known about organic grain production in the Palouse, likely because it comprises a small portion of total crop ...

Kendell Kahl, Kathleen Painter, Nicole Tautges, Kristy Borrelli | Oct 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Integrated Management of Downy Brome in Winter Wheat

Downy brome (Bromus tectorum L.), also known as cheatgrass, is especially troublesome in low precipitation production areas where crop rotations are mostly limited to winter wheat followed by a year of summer ...

Drew J. Lyon, Andy Hulting, Don W. Morishita, Frank Young | Aug 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)