A healthy pasture is a vital resource for a livestock operation, and it requires year-round attention. One of the most critical periods is the fall when decisions dictate how much forage will be produced for the season.
This article briefly discusses the most prevalent madrone disease problems, then offers a broader perspective on the health of this southern Oregon native.
Max Bennett, David C. Shaw |
Nov 2006 |
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Photo provided by Rowan Steele. (Cropped from original)
Degree-day models are tools that can help farmers predict development stages for plants, pests and plant pathogens. By measuring the accumulation of heat units, the models can help farmers decide what to plant and when.