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.
Shelby Filley |
Aug 2018 |
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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)
Wireworms are among the most destructive of soil insect pests. This publication explains the wireworm life cycle and describes a program for monitoring and risk assessment. Nonchemical management methods are suggested,...
Nick Andrews, Mario Ambrosino, Glenn Fisher, Silvia I. Rondon |
Dec 2008 |
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)
Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for crimson clover, vetch, and field peas in western Oregon.
Ernest Hugh Gardner, Thomas A. Doerge, David Hannaway, Harold W. Youngberg, William S. McGuire |
Jul 2018 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for red clover in western Oregon.
Ernest Hugh Gardner, Tom L. Jackson, Thomas A. Doerge, David Hannaway, William S. McGuire |
Jul 2018 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)