Growers, commodity-group representatives, pest-control advisors, university specialists, and other technical experts from the Treasure Valley in Oregon and Idaho provide an overview of onion production. They identify pest ...
The savory goodness of mushrooms isn't confined to those fresh from the saute pan — they can be preserved by canning, freezing, drying and pickling. Here's a guide to how to expand your mushroom repertoire.
A look at pest data for onions grown in the Treasure Valley demonstrates the yield and economic impacts of specific pests and management practices. This data can help researchers, crop consultants and those ...
Katie Murray, Isaac Sandlin, Peter Ellsworth, Paul Jepson, Al Fournier, Hang-Kwang Luh, Stuart Reitz |
Mar 2022 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Horseradish is well known for its pungency and the zip it adds to food. It can be grown at home but requires cold temperatures in the fall and winter. Here's a guide to growing horseradish and how to preserve it.
To estimate the cost of growing onions in eastern Oregon and Idaho, data is collected from growers, crop consultants, ag supply companies and Extension personnel. Here's a look at the report compiled from 2021 data.
Mechanical and physical controls are among the most fascinating components of an integrated pest management program. This arsenal involves numerous physical barriers, traps, nets and other mechanical devices.
In integrated pest management, biological controls might include predatory or parasitic insects, bacteria or fungi, and biopesticides. More and more biocontrol methods are becoming available to the home gardener.
It’s important to keep food safety in mind when storing herbs or vegetables such as garlic, mushrooms and chili peppers in oil. The combination of these low-acid foods and oil create an environment for deadly bacteria.
A collection of articles for growing vegetables in Central Oregon. Include general information, recommendations, soil temperatures, rhubarb, potatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, radishes, onions, tomatoes and tomatillos.