Smoke Ready Gorge was created to protect our health and prepare for future smoke events. Learn more about how smoke changes with the seasons, smoke readiness checklists and local efforts, and how to receive emergency notifications.
If you have trouble getting other green beans to germinate in early May because of cold soil, try planting a patch of scarlet runner beans first before your pole and bush green beans.
Buying a small farm requires doing a lot of homework. Is the site suitable for a particular use, and what about water rights, soil quality, easements, zoning and tax status? Here's a look at 10 things to consider.
Ant species are often beneficial in landscape settings. They aerate the soil, distribute seeds and play an important role in recycling organic matter. But the same ant species obtain pest status when found ...
Adzuki bean is an alternative high-value crop that growers can rotate with wheat, corn and soybean. Adzuki is a nutritious bean prized for a wide variety of uses in food and traditional medicine. Learn about the available varieties of adzuki and how to grow a healthy crop.
Shahram Torabian, Ruijun (Ray) Qin, Don Wysocki, Xi Liang |
Sep 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Credit: Cade Martin, Centers for Disease Control (Cropped from original)
Nitrate can contaminate well water, leading to serious health conditions. Learn how to prevent nitrate from getting in your well and how to remove nitrate from your drinking water.
Veronica Irvin, Molly Kile, Chrissy Lucas, Laura Neilson, Lilly Anderson |
Jun 2023 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
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.
The Cascadia Earthquake, when it occurs, will cripple western Oregon's communications and infrastructure. These tips will help residents manage through what could be months of no electricity and other modern ...
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.