IPM Soilborne Diseases
Presentation by Kurtis L. Schroeder, Cropping Systems Agronomist & Plant Pathologist, on Soilborne Diseases of Cereals: Identification and Management
Management Strategies for Dealing with Select Poisonous Plants in Oregon
Rangeland, pastures and hay fields throughout Oregon often contain poisonous plants that are potentially dangerous to cattle and other livestock.
Avoiding poisonous plants in pasture and hay
How to identify, manage, and avoid poisonous plants in your pasture.
Poison hemlock and Western waterhemlock: deadly plants that may be growing in your pasture
Poisonous plants are a major cause of economic loss to the livestock industry. Two poisonous plants common to Oregon are poison hemlock and Western water hemlock. Ingestion of either by humans or livestock typically results in death.
How to Remove Poison Oak Plants and Treat a Rash
Poison oak plants contain a chemical that causes a severe rash. Learn how to spot a plant, safely remove, and clean your clothes, gear and skin afterward to prevent a rash.
Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) – Silage Will Not Reduce the Toxin
Poison hemlock is one of the most poisonous of plants. Silage making has been used to reduce the concentrations of toxins in a variety of crops. Poison hemlock alkaloids are found in different concentrations depending on several factors that make it virtually impossible to predict how dangerous the plant is at any given time.