Four Extension faculty and one research assistant gave presentations at the Farwest Show, which annually draws an estimated 5,000 attendees to the Oregon Convention Center and nursery tours.
Taking an accurate measurement of seed moisture content is the most reliable indicator of seed maturity and harvest timing in grass seed crop on a farm.
Tom Silberstein, Mark E. Mellbye, Thomas G. Chastain, William C. Young III |
Nov 2010 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium aren't just an alphabet soup of chemicals. They are essential plant nutrients that, when used correctly, help to grow a healthy garden. Learn what fertilizers to apply when in this handy guide.
While relatively healthy, forests in western Oregon face threats from climate stress, insects and disease. Here's a look at forest management strategies to cope with those threats and keep the state's forests healthy.
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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Excessive summer irrigation of oak and madrone trees may promote fungal diseases such as the oak root fungus (aka armillaria root disease) and crown rot.
The northern giant hornet was detected in British Columbia and Washington in 2019. This publication outlines the identification, life cycle, and predatory habits of the northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) for ...
Ellen Topitzhofer, Chris Hedstrom, Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu, Andony Melathopoulos, Silvia I. Rondon, Gail Langellotto, Ramesh Sagili |
Sep 2022 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)