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Poison hemlock and Western waterhemlock: deadly plants that may be growing in your pasture

Poisonous plants are a major cause of economic loss to the livestock industry. Two poisonous plants common to Oregon are poison hemlock and Western water hemlock. Ingestion of either by humans or livestock typically results in death.

Scott Duggan | Jun 2018 | Article

Trees and Shrubs for Fall and Winter Bloom

Fall and winter flowers add cheer in the Pacific Northwest's rainy season. Flowering shrubs are also a boost to pollinators, providing nectar and pollen when little is available. Learn what shrubs and trees to plant now to brighten your garden in the months to come.

Neil Bell, Heather Stoven, Andony Melathopoulos | Mar 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Wildlife Garden: Raccoon (Procyon Lotor)

This publication describes raccoons and their habits. Explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Tara Norris, Sarah Sells | Sep 2004 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Wildlife Garden: California Quail (Callipepla californicac)

This publication describes quail and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Zach Turnbull, Sarah Sells | Sep 2004 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Wildlife Garden: Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)

This publication describes garter snakes and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Ben Donovan, Nancy Allen | Apr 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Late winter can be a perilous time for livestock

Late winter and early spring can be a perilous time for livestock. It's a time when even a full stomach won't stave off starvation. That's why livestock managers must pay close attention to the health of their animals.

Susan Kerr | Dec 2009 | Article

The Wildlife Garden: Western Gray Squirrel (Sciurus griseus)

This publication describes squirrels and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Sandra Headley, Sarah Sells | May 2005 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Horse Owner's Guide to Buying Hay

Horse owners must know how to evaluate and buy good-quality hay. Learn about the horse's digestive system, nutrient requirements and hay evaluation methods.

Gordon B. Jones, Scott Duggan, Melissa Fery, David Hannaway | Mar 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Selling Logs from Your Property: A Curriculum Package for Educators in the Western U.S.

Selling logs is one of the most important decisions a landowner can face. This curriculum package for forestry educators brings together consulting foresters, log buyers and loggers to teach participants how to get...

Lauren Grand, Alicia Christiansen, Francisca Belart, Tamara Cushing, Chris C. Schnepf, Kelsey Ketcheson | Apr 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Wildlife Garden: Attract Reptiles and Amphibians to Your Yard

This publication covers native species, natural history, elements of herp habitat, obsticales to success, nonnative species, coexisting, and viewing herps.

Douglas Cates, John Olson, Nancy Allen | Jan 2002 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)