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Living on the Land: Winter Livestock Care

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of managing livestock in winter, including use of sound production practices. Particularly for the region ...

Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond, Susan Kerr | Dec 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Mud and Manure Management Resources for Small Farms

Publications and documents demonstrating the art of Mud and Manure Management for the pastures and forage crop. These contain useful information that are important when managing and producing livestock on pasture.

Jul 2018 | Collection

Inland Pacific Northwest Pasture Calendar

Learn the opportunities and challenges of sustainably raising forages in a diverse environment.

Carmen Willmore, Sergio Arispe, Mylen Bohle, Brendan Brazee, Scott Duggan, Richard Fleenor, Amanda Moore, Ian McGregor, Ian Reid, Joseph Sagers, Christy Tanner, Guojie Wang, Ashlee Westerhold, Donald A. Llewellyn, Steve Norberg, Richard Koenig, Glenn Shewmaker, Tipton Hudson, J. Shannon Neibergs, Scott Jensen, Steve Fransen | Mar 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Teff Grass for Forage: Nitrogen and irrigation requirements

Teff is an ancient grain, made popular recently as more growers turn to teff for its high yields of high-quality hay. New research outlined here shows that teff requires less nitrogen fertilizer and irrigation ...

Richard Roseberg, Steven Norberg, Brian Charlton | Jun 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Exploring Organic Grain and Forage Production as a Profitable Market for Palouse Farmers

Demand for organic grain has outpaced actual US grain production in recent years. Yet little is known about organic grain production in the Palouse, likely because it comprises a small portion of total crop ...

Kendell Kahl, Kathleen Painter, Nicole Tautges, Kristy Borrelli | Oct 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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.

Shelby Filley | Aug 2019 | Collection

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 ...

Chal Landgren, Michael Bondi, Steve Webster, Rick Fletcher | Jul 1994 | Article

Planting and caring for a fruit tree

Planting a new fruit tree? Dig a big hole, wait to apply fertilizer and keep an eye on pests. Here are more quick tips for taking care of your transplanted tree.

Steve Renquist | May 2015 | Article

The ABCs of NPK: A fertilizer guide

Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium aren't just an alphabet soup of chemicals. They are essential plant nutrients that, when used correctly, help to grow a healthy garden. Learn what fertilizers to apply when in this handy guide.

Lisa Ehle | Jun 2018 | Article

Demystifying garden fertilizers

Consider the variety of fertilizers at any garden center: It’s apparent that fertilizer is not one size fits all. Understanding fertilizer basics helps gardeners avoid mistakes and get the most from their plants.

Nicole Sanchez | May 2020 | Article