Weed control is a constant challenge for ranchers and homeowners alike. The best way to control weeds is to create an environment conducive to healthy grass growth. Here's a detailed guide on how to do it.
Discusses ways to apply integrated pest management principles to management of 12-spot beetles (Western spotted cucumber beetle) in snap beans. Covers pest description, crop damage, biology and life history, scouting ...
Luisa Santamaria, Jose Hernandez, Alejandro Gonzales, Daniel McGrath |
Oct 2017 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Farm loops are an excellent means to draw customers to a farm and educate an urban audience that is often three and four generations removed from agriculture.
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.
Trees all over Oregon are displaying signs of poor health. People are quick to blame insects, but insects are rarely the underlying cause of the problem. Drought and other stressors can make trees vulnerable to pests and disease.
This article briefly discusses the most prevalent madrone disease problems, then offers a broader perspective on the health of this southern Oregon native.