Soil pH and pasture productivity
A look at the cost effectiveness of liming coastal ryegrass pastures.
Lime Requirement Buffer pH Update 2019
This fact sheet describes recent discrepancies between SMP and Sikora buffer pH lime requirement tests for western Oregon soils and provides recommendations for what to do. Many soil testing labs in the U.S. are switching from the SMP to the Sikora buffer test for lime requirement in an effort to reduce the use of carcinogenic chemicals in the procedure. Wide-scale testing ...
Pasture Nutrient Management Resources for Small Farms
This collection of links and publications are compiled information about managing nutrient levels in your pasture. This includes soil testing and assessment, application of fertilizers and minerals, and nutrient cycling in a forage pasture.
A Best Practices Guide to Open Air Poultry Slaughter
Small-scale poultry producers in Oregon who meet certain conditions have the option of slaughtering their poultry in an open air setting.