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Russian Thistle: Management in a Wheat-Fallow Crop Rotation

Reviews Russian thistle biology as it relates to management, including seed dormancy and longevity in soil, seed distribution, seed germination and emergence, plant growth after establishment, crop competition, and ...

Judit Barroso, Drew J. Lyon, Timothy S. Prather | Aug 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Reseeding pastures requires careful preparation

Reseeding a pasture or hay ground requires more than just spreading seed on the ground. There's a sequence to the process, from testing the soil to addressing weeds, deciding on forages and considering livestock use.

Shelby Filley | Sep 2011 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Composting Livestock or Poultry Manure

This eXtension site introduces various methods for composting livestock manure.

Jason Governo | Feb 2016 | Online resource

Pick a good mulch groundcover for your yard

When choosing mulch, "The coarser the better," according to Al Shay, an instructor in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University.

Aug 2, 2013 | News story

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)

Stormwater Planters: Low-impact development fact sheet

Stormwater planters are like rain gardens: They capture runoff and filter out sediment and pollutants. Unlike rain gardens, stormwater planters are contained in structures made of wood, stone, brick, or concrete. You...

Maria Cahill, Derek Godwin, Jenna Tilt | Jul 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Water-wise Gardening in Central Oregon

You can have a colorful and beautiful landscape while conserving water and saving time, energy and money. Learn innovative conservation techniques for water-wise gardening, or xeriscaping, in central Oregon. Full plant...

Amy Jo Detweiler | Jun 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Scoop on Poop

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)

Composting 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)

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)