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Scouting and collecting Wheat Head Armyworms

What growers can do to scout for and help identify wheathead armyworms.

Mary Corp | Oct 2008 | Article

September garden calendar

Depending on where in Oregon you reside, you may need to protect your garden from the harsh end-of-summer heat or start preparing for frost and gusty winds in September. Learn more in this guide.

Aug 2020 | Article

June garden calendar

June is time to prune flowering plants, harvest ripening berries, apply mulch to flowerbeds and prioritize watering as temperatures rise. Learn more in this guide.

May 2021 | Article

August garden calendar

Irrigation and pest control are top priorities for gardeners in August. Some plants may also benefit from temporary shade and cover from the harsh sunlight. Learn more in this guide.

Jul 2020 | Article

Hessians are on the fly

Small pest effecting spring crops. Stalks breaking before harvest damages yield.

Mary Corp | Oct 2006 | Article

December garden calendar

Heavy precipitation in December means that gardeners should check their drainage and be wary of fungi and other signs of rot on their plants and stored produce. Learn more in this guide.

Nov 2020 | Article

Tracking weeds is first step in controlling them

When winter approaches, it’s time to check your weed control plans. Noxious weeds are best controlled if you track them carefully. Weed mapping and weed calendaring are two activities important to tracking weeds so that you can properly control them. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Shelby Filley | Nov 2021 | Article

Management strategies for poisonous plants that can harm livestock

Rangeland, pastures and hay fields throughout Oregon often contain poisonous plants that are dangerous to livestock. Poisonous plants, however, can be avoided or managed in a variety of ways to limit livestock losses.

Andy Hulting, Karin Neff | Sep 2019 | Article