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Managing Manure

This podcast episode is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of livestock manure management, including handling, storage, composting, use, and ways to reduce negative effects on the...

Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Susan Kerr | Apr 2011 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Irrigated Kentucky Bluegrass (Eastern Oregon) Nutrient Management Guide

Gives nutrient and lime recommendations for irrigated Kentucky bluegrass in eastern Oregon. Also includes sources of further information.

Richard P. Affeldt, Darrin Walenta, John M. Hart, Donald A. Horneck, Gary Kiemnec | Jul 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Mud and Manure Management Resources for Small Farms

Publications and documents demonstrating the art of Mud and Manure Management for the pastures and forage crop. These contain useful information that are important when managing and producing livestock on pasture.

Jul 2018 | Collection

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)

Grazing Management for Rangeland Health: A Threat-based Land Management Approach

The sagebrush ecosystem is shrinking at an alarming rate. Threat-based land management provides a framework for improving grazing and management and adjusting as conditions change. Monitoring and the Grazing Response ...

Chris Schachtschneider, Vanessa Schroeder, Dustin Johnson | Oct 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nitrogen fertilizer: Where does it go?

Most Christmas tree growers fertilize with nitrogen (N) intending to improve tree color, growth, and ultimately value. Where does the fertilizer go after application? How much is actually taken up by the trees, stored in the ...

Chal Landgren, Michael Bondi, Steve Webster, Rick Fletcher | Jul 1994 | Article

Organic Farming Systems and Nutrient Management: Overview

Washington State University's program of Organic Farming Systems and Nutrient Management goal is to build soil productivity, support local agriculture, protect water quality, and facilitate recycling of organic wastes, by applying soil science principles to agricultural, development, and waste management issues.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

How to stimulate early pasture growth and cut livestock feed cost

In parts of Oregon, pasture forage for grazing livestock is lacking early in the growing season. That forces livestock producers to rely on costly harvested forages for supplemental feed. There is another option. Research has ...

Shelby Filley, Gene Pirelli | Jan 2022 | Article

Blueberry bacterial and fungal diseases

Pacific Northwest blueberry growers must identify and control a number of bacterial and fungal diseases in order to ensure the highest yields. Fortunately, only a few of the diseases that occur on highbush blueberry in this region cause significant losses when left unchecked.

Jay W. Pscheidt, Jerry Weiland | Mar 2015 | Article

Use caution when irrigating oaks and madrones

Excessive summer irrigation of oak and madrone trees may promote fungal diseases such as the oak root fungus (aka armillaria root disease) and crown rot.

Jun 2018 | Article