The Dirt Sheet is the month newsletter of the Wasco County Master Gardeners Association. It contains articles and information for current Wasco County Master Gardeners For More information on becoming a Master Gardener, please contact the extension office.
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.
Drought has become a fact of life for farmers throughout the West. For hemp growers, careful planning for where, when and what to plant can result in a crop that will thrive despite dry conditions.
Scientists at Oregon State University have shed light on the evolutionary history of a soil-borne bacteria that is so dangerous to grazing animals it is kept behind lock-and-key to prevent its spread.
Farmers and ranchers new to pasture management in the Pacific Northwest can learn the basics of establishing and maintaining a productive pasture for their livestock.
Melissa Fery, David Hannaway, David Chaney, Maud Powell, Garry Stephenson |
Dec 2020 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Dennis Brown received the inaugural Growing and Belonging Award from the OSU Extension Master Gardener Program and nonprofit Oregon Master Gardener Association.
Publications and documents demonstrating the art of Mud and Manure Management for the pastures and forage crop. These contain useful information that are important when managing and producing livestock on pasture.
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.
Collection of forage resources, mostly for Coastal Oregon regions. Includes studies on fiber digestibility, phosphoric soil, rations, and cost/benefit of growing and buying locally grown forages.