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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)

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)

Trees to Tap: How Forest Practices Affect Oregon's Municipal Water

Forests produce economic benefits such as timber, forest products and jobs. They also provide wildlife habitat, recreation, carbon storage and clean water. In fact, most of Oregon’s drinking water is sourced from ...

Jon Souder | Sep 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Spring Pasture Essentials

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on essential management practices for maintaining a high-quality, productive pasture and healthy livestock. Primarily directed ...

Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Mar 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)