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Mulching Woody Ornamentals with Organic Materials

Discusses mulching woody ornamentals (trees and shrubs) with organic materials. Covers the reasons for mulching, how to apply mulch, and how to maintain its beneficial effects over time. General principles described ...

Neil Bell, Dan M. Sullivan, Tom Cook | Mar 2009 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Introduction to Pasture and Grazing Management in Western Oregon

Farmers and ranchers new to pasture management in the Pacific Northwest can learn the basics of establishing and maintaining a productive pasture for their livestock.

Melissa Fery, David Hannaway, David Chaney, Maud Powell, Garry Stephenson | Dec 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pacific Northwest Watermelon Production East of the Cascades

Here are steps to successful commercial watermelon production in the Columbia Basin and other warm-climate regions of the Pacific Northwest. You’ll learn best practices for cultivar selection, site preparation, ...

Scott Lukas, Logan Clark, Kenneth Frost, Linda Brewer | Jun 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Slime mold looks ugly in the garden but does no harm

Primiative substance appears overnight during a rainy spring.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 31, 2020 | News story

Adzuki Bean: A Potential Rotational Crop for the Columbia Basin

Adzuki bean is an alternative high-value crop that growers can rotate with wheat, corn and soybean. Adzuki is a nutritious bean prized for a wide variety of uses in food and traditional medicine. Learn about the available varieties of adzuki and how to grow a healthy crop.

Shahram Torabian, Ruijun (Ray) Qin, Don Wysocki, Xi Liang | Sep 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Edamame

Introduces the traditional Japanese vegetable edamame (also called "vegetable soybean" and "sweet bean"), and explains its history and use in Japan and China. Describes how to select an edamame variety based on ...

Carol A. Miles, Traci Reed, Jacky King, Justin O'Dea | Feb 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing vigorous kiwi takes care and a strong trellis

Kiwifruit need some attention to yield the large amount of fruit they’re capable of producing.

Kym Pokorny | Jun 11, 2023 | News story

Ranching in the information age: The ranch hand you didn’t know you needed

Eastern Oregon’s rangelands are diverse due to different soils, topography and climate. Ranchers and land managers who view the landscape as a collection of ecological sites can better predict how vegetation and other resources ...

Vanessa Schroeder, Dustin Johnson | Dec 2022 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Combatting Take-All of Winter Wheat in Western Oregon

Identifies factors that influence take-all and offers management practices to minimize yield losses.

Neil W. Christensen, John M. Hart | Jan 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)