Producers have questioned the conventional advice to apply lime to change the pH of coastal soils. We look at one set of data on ryegrass pastures that shows the return on investment may indeed be modest.
Information about a pasture's soil can help maximize its production. Here's a step-by-step guide to using the NRCS Web Soil Survey website to gather soil information for specific pastures.
This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on how to best protect your stream areas with native vegetation and grazing strategies that help wildlife and property ...
Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson |
Oct 2014 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Explores a variety of options for protecting anadromous fish populations in western Oregon river systems while being mindful of trade-offs between farmland production and fisheries and wildlife values. Identifies physical...
William H. Emmingham, Badege Bishaw, William Rogers |
Oct 2005 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
A step-by-step guide to riparian tree and shrub planting in the Willamette Valley. Provides information on project planning, plant materials, site preparation, planting techniques, site maintenance, and monitoring and ...
Brad Withrow-Robinson, Max Bennett, Glenn Ahrens |
Oct 2011 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Describes nutrient management practices for pastures to produce forage as a main feed source for western Oregon and Washington livestock.
Amber Moore, Gene Pirelli, Shelby Filley, Steve Fransen, Dan M. Sullivan, Melissa Fery, Tom Thomson |
Jan 2019 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This full-color illustrated guide for optimizing alfalfa production according to the growing conditions common throughout Idaho and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington provides specific recommendations for all critical nutrients.
Richard T. Koenig, Donald A. Horneck, Tom Platt, Phil Petersen, Robert G. Stevens, Steve Fransen, Bradford D. Brown |
Apr 2009 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)