Testing for soil organic matter helps you monitor soil health over time. Good soil management practices can improve soil organic matter in three to five years.
Dan M. Sullivan, Amber Moore, Linda Brewer |
Aug 2019 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Today, turfgrass is the single largest irrigated crop in the United States and covers three times the land area of any other cultivated crop. An estimated 40.5 million acres of grasses are planted in residential, commercial and...
Growing brassicas crops in Oregon and Washington requires whole-season management to control pests. Learn how integrated pest management can neutralize pests and improve crop yields.
Chris Hedstrom, Cynthia M. Ocamb, Nick Andrews, Kristine Buckland, Heidi Noordijk, Silvia I. Rondon |
Nov 2023 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Photos by C. M. Ocamb (L) and H. Rivedal (R), Oregon State University. (Cropped from original)
Hemp canker and gray mold management includes cultural control practices to improve air circulation and minimize leaf wetness. Proper plant spacing, plant pruning and irrigation timing help accomplish this. If Sclerotinia is detected,...
Cynthia M. Ocamb |
Sep 2023 |
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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.
Pacific Northwest blueberry growers must identify and control a number of bacterial and fungal diseases in order to ensure the highest yields. Fortunately, only a few of the diseases that occur on highbush blueberry in this region cause significant losses when left unchecked.
Jay W. Pscheidt, Jerry Weiland |
Mar 2015 |
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