Producers have questioned the conventional advice to apply lime to change the pH of coastal soils. We look at one set of data on ryegrass pastures that shows the return on investment may indeed be modest.
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.
Shelby Filley |
Aug 2018 |
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Photo courtesy of Anne Donahue (Cropped from original)
Sheet composting, also referred to as lasagna composting or sheet mulching, is a cold composting method used by people around the world for generations. It is an excellent way to convert grass to vegetable beds, create new ...
Compost is an acceptable amendment for blueberry plants, but it's important to test it before you apply it. Pay attention to pH and nutrient levels, and watch out for weeds.
Describes nutrient management practices for pastures to produce forage as a main feed source for western Oregon and Washington livestock.
Amber Moore, Gene Pirelli, Shelby Filley, Steve Fransen, Dan M. Sullivan, Melissa Fery, Tom Thomson |
Jan 2019 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for red clover in western Oregon.
Ernest Hugh Gardner, Tom L. Jackson, Thomas A. Doerge, David Hannaway, William S. McGuire |
Jul 2018 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
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.
Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for crimson clover, vetch, and field peas in western Oregon.
Ernest Hugh Gardner, Thomas A. Doerge, David Hannaway, Harold W. Youngberg, William S. McGuire |
Jul 2018 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)