Drought has become a fact of life for farmers throughout the West. For hemp growers, careful planning for where, when and what to plant can result in a crop that will thrive despite dry conditions.
Irrigating pastures can provide livestock with nutrition long into summer. Learn to monitor soil moisture to determine when to irrigate and how much water to apply.
Farmers can improve irrigation efficiency by scheduling irrigation, adopting deficit irrigation and conservation tillage practices, and installing more efficient irrigation systems. Sprinkler and drip irrigation systems are more efficient than furrow irrigation. S
Changing weather patterns show that drought will continue to be a challenge for farmers and ranchers on the central and north coast of Oregon and throughout the state. That's why a drought management plan is essential.
Pasture-based pork production offers opportunities for niche meat producers to meet the desires of consumers concerned about the treatment of animals they eat. But it's not as simple as just turning pigs out to pasture.
Inadequate water intake by beef cattle can limit growth and production, which can translate to narrower profit margins for producers. That's why it's important to understand water nutrition and quality for beef cattle.
A collection of articles for growing vegetables in Central Oregon. Include general information, recommendations, soil temperatures, rhubarb, potatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, radishes, onions, tomatoes and tomatillos.
Q: I have a small dairy goat farm, and at the moment have 5 adult does plus 2 donkeys. This year we have had just enough precipitation to start the grass growing again but the ground is still firm. However, I'm sure my ...