Testing for soil organic matter helps you monitor soil health over time. Good soil management practices can improve soil organic matter in three to five years.
Dan M. Sullivan, Amber Moore, Linda Brewer |
Aug 2019 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Billbugs are pests you may see in turf grasses or in grass seed production. Learn the characteristics of billbug feeding damage, their impact on grass seed crops and effective management strategies.
Navneet Kaur, Nicole Anderson, Darrin Walenta, Brian Donovan, Alison Willette, John Spring, Claira Goracke, Jeremiah Dung |
May 2024 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
The Rogue Valley growers were pioneers in pear production, growing over 24 varieties and setting quality standards in packing pears. The Rogue Valley was the first and largest red pear growing region in the Pacific Northwest in...
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.
This concise publication gives useful information for homeowners, master gardeners, and professional landscapers about the boxwood blight disease: its symptoms, sanitation measures when it is discovered on a property, and preventive measures.