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Nutrient Management for Onions in the Pacific Northwest

This publication is designed to assist growers and crop advisors in producing a high-quality crop while protecting the environment from excess nutrients. Contains information on how onions grow; timing and amount of ...

Dan M. Sullivan, Bradford D. Brown, Clinton Shock, Donald A. Horneck, Robert G. Stevens, Gary Q. Pelter, Erik Feibert | Feb 2001 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Phosphorus Fertilization of Late-Planted Winter Wheat in No-Till Fallow

This publication describes results of applied research on phosphorus fertilization of late-planted winter wheat in no-till fallow in the low-precipitation zone of Oregon and Washington.

Larry Lutcher, Neil W. Christensen, William F. Schillinger, Don Wysocki, Stewart B. Wuest | Apr 2012 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Is composting a good fit for your small farm?

Compost can quickly improve degraded soil and reduce weeds, pathogens and pests. But a large-scale composting program on a small farm can be labor-intensive and costly. Here's how to decide if it's a viable option.

Nick Andrews | May 2015 | Article

Keep the compost cooking on the farm this winter

Start an active compost pile in winter, and you could have rich compost to add to your vegetable beds by spring. Livestock farmers can combine used bedding and manure to produce a valuable soil amendment — no matter the time of year.

Melissa Fery | Dec 2007 | Article

Estimating Plant-Available Nitrogen from Manure

This publication discusses management practices that increase crop nitrogen utilization. It also includes an interactive worksheet for calculating available nutrients supplied by manure application. The worksheet can be ...

Dan M. Sullivan | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Cranberries: A Nutrient Management Guide for South Coastal Oregon

This nutrient management guide provides nutrient application information and recommendations for south coastal Oregon.

John M. Hart, Bernadine Strik, Carolyn DeMoranville, Joan Davenport, Teryl Roper | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Winter Wheat in Summer-Fallow Systems (Low Precipitation Zone) Fertilizer Guide

Addresses nutritional requirements of nonirrigated cereal crops in north-central and eastern Oregon. Includes recommendations for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, chloride, and zinc.

Larry Lutcher, Donald A. Horneck, Don Wysocki, John M. Hart, Steven Petrie, Neil W. Christensen | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Snap Bean—Western Oregon, Nutrient Management Guide

Provides nutrient management information and recommendations for bush snap beans grown in western Oregon for processing or fresh market. Includes descriptions of plant nutrient deficiency with color photos, and information on optimum application rates, timing, and placement.

Aaron Heinrich, Dan M. Sullivan, Ed Peachey | Nov 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nutrient Management for Blueberries in Oregon

Learn how much fertilizer to apply and when to apply it to grow healthy blueberries. Learn the ins and outs of acidifying soil for blueberry production.

John M. Hart, Bernadine Strik, Linda White, Wei Qiang Yang | Nov 2006 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Strawberry Nutrient Management Guide for Oregon and Washington

Strawberry growers in Oregon and Washington raise fruit for both the processed and fresh markets, using both conventional and certified organic systems. This guide explains nutrient management for June-bearing and ...

Emily Dixon, Bernadine Strik, Javier Fernandez-Salvador, Lisa Devetter | May 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)