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.
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. .
To identify pest management priorities and lay a foundation for future strategies and increased use of integrated pest management (IPM) in mint production, growers, commodity-group representatives, pest control advisors, ...
Katie Murray, Darrin Walenta, Paul Jepson, Isaac Sandlin |
Oct 2020 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
How can home gardeners use water in the most efficient way possible? Here's a look at the best ways to deliver water in the garden and keep it available to be absorbed by plants for as long as possible.
Nicole Sanchez |
May 2020 |
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Credit: Oregon State University (Cropped from original)
Asparagus, beets, carrots and summer squash are some of the vegetables you can grow along the coast. Learn what to watch out for in a region known for cooler temperatures.
Selecting roses for landscape use may seem like an impossible task, but with a few key elements in mind, you can select a rose or a group of roses to complement your new or current landscape.
Integrated pest management uses a system of terminology to summarize common tactics and their purpose. Known as PAMS — prevention, avoidance, monitoring, suppression — the system outlines a pest management strategy.
It’s important to keep food safety in mind when storing herbs or vegetables such as garlic, mushrooms and chili peppers in oil. The combination of these low-acid foods and oil create an environment for deadly bacteria.