Here's the scoop on chemical and organic fertilizers
Use these tips on how to apply organic amendments
Benefits of soil testing to guide pasture fertilization
We evaluated the production practices of clientele who use our OSU Extension program information to properly test soil and follow OSU guidelines for fertilizing pastures, and compared that to the standard practices they used prior...
Forages - hay and pasture collection
This collection has information on soil testing and ferilizing, renovation. forage management , hay, irrigation, feeding values, forage types, forage anti-quality factors, leasing pastures and more.
General care for hydrangeas
Look to this hydrangea how-to for advice on soil, water, pruning and more. Learn a simple pH trick that will turn blooms from pink to blue.
Rhubarb
Fertilizers, Hothouse Forcing, Harvesting, Handling, Storage, Pest Control
Coastal Pastures in Oregon and Washington
The coastal regions of Oregon and Washington have different climate and soils than other parts of the states. Rainfall is high, ranging from 70 inches in southern Oregon to more than 100 inches in the coastal mountains. ...
Tillage Method and Sowing Rate Relations for Dryland Spring Wheat, Barley, and Oat
Some farmers in the Inland Pacific Northwest have reported lower grain yield of spring cereals with no-till (NT) compared to conservation tillage (CT). A 4-year field study was conducted in a 12-inch annual precipitation zone to...
Some Garden Myths and What Research Has to Say
From the myth of collapsing root balls to myth of compost tea - learn the facts about a range of tips you may have heard through the years about healthy soil, pretty mulch, and more.
Nitrogen Fertilizer: Where Does it Go?
Most Christmas tree growers fertilize with nitrogen (N) intending to improve tree color, growth, and ultimately value. Where does the fertilizer go after application? How much is actually taken up by the trees, stored in the ...
Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium Values of Organic Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers are used to improve soil quality and tilth, and to provide nutrients for plant growth. They provide nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as other elements essential for plant development and overall good health.