This publication provides direction on estimating soil moisture by the "feel and appearance" method; taking a some soil and rolling it up in a ball then squeezing it between your thumb and forefinger to form a ribbon and noting how it appears and feels. Compare what you see with photographs and/or charts to estimate percent water available and the inches depleted below field capacity.
Provides nutrient management information and recommendations for bush snap beans grown in western Oregon for processing or fresh market. Includes descriptions of plant nutrient deficiency with color photos, and information on optimum application rates, timing, and placement.
Aaron Heinrich, Dan M. Sullivan, Ed Peachey |
Nov 2016 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Whether you have one or several, or plan to plant your first fruit tree, it’s time to give them the attention needed to keep them healthy and bearing fruit.
This report includes preliminary data for the second of a three-year study. Since this year was a record drought year, results could vary from a normal rainfall year. Finalized data and observations will be released in future as peer-reviewed studies, reports, and extension articles. For more information, please visit the RDFA project page. .