This guide describes how to obtain a representative sample of stockpiled dairy manure or dairy compost, select a reliable manure or compost testing laboratory, determine which lab analyses are needed (including total...
Amber Moore, Mario de Haro-Marti, Lide Chen |
Jul 2015 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This publication provides recording keeping sheets and examples for manure applications on dairy farms. Examples are provided for a number of different manure handling systems.
Recycling organic debris for composting and improving soil doesn’t have to be a chore! If hot composting is not for you, try one of these easy cold-composting methods. Each has advantages and disadvantages but the end result is the same: improved garden soil and less organic waste in landfill.
Nitrogen-deficient pastures in the West can benefit from the addition of alternative legumes to complement existing grasses. Birdsfoot trefoil is a highly palatable legume that doesn't cause bloat. Its condensed tannin...
Fara Brummer, Serkan Ates, David Hannaway |
Apr 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This collection has information on soil testing and ferilizing, renovation. forage management , hay, irrigation, feeding values, forage types, forage anti-quality factors, leasing pastures and more.
This publication describes how to calibrate waste-handling equipment and calculate nutrient application rates. It covers calibration of typical equipment found on dairies, such as stationary guns, traveling guns, liquid ...
Knowledge is everything when it comes to growing spring bulbs in Central Oregon. Find out more about bulb purchasing, site selection, timing, planting and bulb care. Get the latest techniques for Central Oregon gardeners.
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.
Provides an overview of the role of selenium in the diet of livestock, and discusses selenium supplementation rates and supplementation methods. Lists guidelines for assessing livestock's selenium status and summarizes research useful to Oregon livestock producers.