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An Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan for Sweet Cherries in Oregon and Washington

This plan lists major pests, current management practices, critical needs, and efficacy ratings of pest-management tools in sweet cherry production. Practices are organized by growth stage, making it easier to plan year-round management practices.

Katie Murray, Paul Jepson | Sep 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Gardening Publications and Resources

A list of some of our most popular and useful publications.

Jul 2018 | 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

Starting a vineyard

This article provides the important steps that need consideration in developing a vineyard business in Oregon.

Patricia A. Skinkis | Sep 2018 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Wilt diseases in hemp and their management in the Pacific Northwest

Hemp is susceptible to fungal pathogens that induce wilt disease that can kill plants. The fungi that cause the disease can survive for years and are easily spread. But there are steps growers can take to prevent it.

Cynthia M. Ocamb | Jul 2022 | Article

Beware of Boxwood Blight!

This concise publication gives useful information for homeowners, master gardeners, and professional landscapers about the boxwood blight disease: its symptoms, sanitation measures when it is discovered on a property, and preventive measures.

Cassie Bouska, Jay W. Pscheidt | Apr 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Potassium deficiency: Listening to your ears of corn

Potassium is an essential nutrient in corn production. If deficient, growth is stunted and yields are reduced. Potassium deficiency will manifest differently as the season progresses. Here's what to look for.

Sam Angima | Dec 2009 | Article

Organic Farming Systems and Nutrient Management: Overview

Washington State University's program of Organic Farming Systems and Nutrient Management goal is to build soil productivity, support local agriculture, protect water quality, and facilitate recycling of organic wastes, by applying soil science principles to agricultural, development, and waste management issues.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Aggressive local efforts were key to limiting spread of sudden oak death disease in Oregon

Limiting sudden oak death’s spread in southern Oregon has proved to be a success.

Chris Branam | Aug 19, 2019 | News story

Grafting is a biological disease management strategy

The grafting of vegetable plants has been done for decades around the globe, but it has been slow to catch on in the United States. It holds promise as a disease management tool although cost remains a barrier.

Carol Miles | Oct 2018 | Article