Growing Tree Fruits Successfully
Soil, site, irrigation, selection, pruning/thinning, and integrated pest management.
My pears have rust, what can I do?
Q: Last year crop was a total failure due to this. This year I have gently removed close to 6 small fruit starts. I just found some leaves on the pear with these spores. I have been treating the soil and the tree with...
Foxtail Control in Pastures and Hayground
Foxtail is a problematic grass in pastures and hayground, and infestations need immediate attention. Small infestations of foxtail should be spot treated, while larger infestations require whole pasture renovation. This informational ...
How the Rogue Valley became famous for pears
The Rogue Valley growers were pioneers in pear production, growing over 24 varieties and setting quality standards in packing pears. The Rogue Valley was the first and largest red pear growing region in the Pacific Northwest in...