Resources

The Western Oregon and Washington Pasture Calendar

This publication describes—by climatic zone—perennial pasture plant growth and how management actions can affect growth, both positively and negatively. Optimal management of forages by season is the basis for the Pasture Calendar.

Gene Pirelli | Dec 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Endophyte Toxins in Grass and Other Feed Sources: Risks to Livestock

Many varieties of tall fescue and perennial ryegrass are infected with a fungal endophyte. Endophytes produce bioactive compounds that, while beneficial to the host plants, can be toxic to livestock that consume them. This ...

Gene Pirelli, Nicole Anderson | Nov 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pasture and Grazing Management in the Northwest

The comprehensive resource for anyone who manages livestock on pastures in the Northwest, this book offers pasture managers information and tools to enable their pastures and their livestock to reach their maximum production ...

Mylen Bohle | Jan 2010 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Who's Coming to Dinner?

This video examines the eating habits of cows, sheep, horses, and goats, and explores how forage selection, pugging, trampling, and fencing contribute to a pasture's health and sustainability.

David Hannaway | Sep 2011 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Teff: A New Warm-Season Annual Grass for Oregon

Describes characteristics and growing requirements of teff (Eragrostis tef [Zucc.], Poaceae) as a hay and forage crop in Oregon. Discusses hay quality and use; yields and varieties; and how to plant, fertilize, irrigate, cultivate, and harvest teff.

Richard Roseberg, Brian Charlton, Clinton Shock | Jun 2009 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Armyworms in Grass Pastures and Corn in Western Oregon

Discusses identification, life cycle, monitoring, action thresholds, biological control, organic controls, and chemical controls. Includes color photos for identification.

Nov 2006 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Dairy Grazing for More Milk and Profit

This publication covers how pasture grows, understanding grazing systems, and forage quality. It also covers advanced tools for managing high-intensity grazing systems, such as the feed wedge (also called pasture wedge or grazing wedge).

Troy Downing, David Hannaway | Dec 2014 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Spring Pasture Essentials

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on essential management practices for maintaining a high-quality, productive pasture and healthy livestock. Primarily directed to eastern Oregon...

Brian Tuck | Mar 2013 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Pasture and Livestock Essentials

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of pasture and livestock management, including use of sound conservation practices. Particularly for the region east of the...

Brian Tuck | Dec 2010 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nonstructural Carbohydrates in Cool-season Grasses

This 2-year project has been helpful in characterizing nonstructural carbohydrates in cool-season grasses. We have learned a lot about the normal fluctuations seen across environments and, more specifically, variations due to genetic ...

Troy Downing, Michael Gamroth | Nov 2007 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nutrient Management Guide for Dryland and Irrigated Alfalfa in the Inland Northwest

This full-color illustrated guide for optimizing alfalfa production according to the growing conditions common throughout Idaho and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington provides specific recommendations for all critical nutrients.

Apr 2009 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Red Clover: Western Oregon—West of Cascades Fertilizer Guide

Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for red clover in western Oregon.

David Hannaway | Jan 2000 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Crimson Clover, Vetch, Field Peas: Western Oregon—West of Cascades Fertilizer Guide

Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for crimson clover, vetch, and field peas in western Oregon.

David Hannaway | Jan 2000 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Orchardgrass Seed: Western Oregon—West of Cascades Fertilizer Guide

Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for orchardgrass seed in western Oregon.

Jan 2000 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Manure Application Rates for Forage Production

This publication provides estimates of crop removal of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for forage crops grown on dairies in western Oregon. It also provides guidance on liquid manure application rates to meet crop nitrogen requirements.

Troy Downing, Dan M. Sullivan | Nov 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms in Central and Eastern Oregon

This publication presents a system for managing horses, pastures, and manure that will make your farm safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. It is intended for horse farms from 1 to 10 acres in the high dry regions of eastern and central Oregon.

Garry Stephenson, David Hannaway, Mylen Bohle, Linda Brewer, Peter Schreder, Melissa Fery | Nov 2007 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fertilizing with Manure and Other Organic Amendments

Are you thinking about using manure to fertilize your farm but want more information? Properly managed manure applications recycle nutrients to crops, improve soil quality, and protect water quality. From deciding whether manure is ...

Dan M. Sullivan | Jun 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Bareroot Shade, Flowering, and Fruit Trees (Willamette Valley) Fertilizer Guide

This guide can serve as a starting point for development of nutrient management guidelines for Oregon growers. Recommendations in this guide are based on research performed in the Willamette Valley with other cropping systems and ...

Dan M. Sullivan | Oct 2010 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

La poliacrilamida: Una solución para la erosión

Esta publicación explica el uso de los productos de poliacrilamida (PAM) para controlar la erosión en las zanjas y surcos de riego. Describe los varios tipos de PAM y las maneras de aplicarla. Incluye una lista de vendedores de productos.

Dec 2014 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Phosphorus Dilemma

Explains water-quality issues related to excess phosphorus in surface waters. Provides specific ways for homeowners, commercial property managers, irrigated row crop growers, dryland farmers, ranchers, and confined animal feeding operators to reduce phosphorus loss to surface waters.

Spanish: El dilema del fósforo

Clinton Shock | Oct 2007 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Groundwater and Nitrogen Management in Willamette Valley Mint Production

Describes impacts of nitrogen overfertilization and uneven irrigation on groundwater in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Recommends that mint crop growers use stem testing to gauge nitrogen needs more closely and advises growers on how to improve irrigation system efficiency.

John Selker | Apr 2004 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Acidifying Soil for Crop Production West of the Cascade Mountains (Western Oregon and Washington)

Explains the relationship between high soil pH and nutrient deficiencies in blueberries, rhododendrons, azaleas, and other ornamental crops. Color photos illustrate symptoms of pH-induced nutrient deficiency. Presents step-by-step instructions...

Feb 2004 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Irrigation Monitoring Using Soil Water Tension

This publication discusses the use of granular matrix sensors (GMS) for monitoring soil moisture content. It explains how to install GMS and use the recorded data for irrigation scheduling.

Spanish: El Control del Riego Mediante la Tensión Matricial del Suelo

Clinton Shock, Erik Feibert | Mar 2013 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

El Control del Riego Mediante la Tensión Matricial del Suelo

Explica el uso de los sensores matriciales granulares para la medición de la tensión de humedad del suelo. Explica cómo instalar estos sensores y cómo usar los datos registrados para la programación del riego.

Dec 2014 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

A Guide to Collecting Soil Samples for Farms and Gardens

Laboratory soil tests help you develop your soil and increase crop production by providing information on available nutrient content. Soil testing helps you select the correct kind and amount of fertilizer and liming material. ...

Melissa Fery, Jeff Choate | Oct 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nutrient Management Guide for Dryland and Irrigated Alfalfa in the Inland Northwest

This full-color illustrated guide for optimizing alfalfa production according to the growing conditions common throughout Idaho and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington provides specific recommendations for all critical nutrients.

Apr 2009 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Orchardgrass Seed: Western Oregon—West of Cascades Fertilizer Guide

Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for orchardgrass seed in western Oregon.

Jan 2000 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Crimson Clover, Vetch, Field Peas: Western Oregon—West of Cascades Fertilizer Guide

Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for crimson clover, vetch, and field peas in western Oregon.

David Hannaway | Jan 2000 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Manure Application Rates for Forage Production

This publication provides estimates of crop removal of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for forage crops grown on dairies in western Oregon. It also provides guidance on liquid manure application rates to meet crop nitrogen requirements.

Troy Downing, Dan M. Sullivan | Nov 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Analytical Laboratories Serving Oregon

This guide can be useful for commercial growers, gardeners, and homeowners who wish to use soil, plant, and water analyses to help them make decisions about the use of soil amendments and other management actions. Some may ...

Darrin Walenta, Clare Sullivan, Leticia Henderson (Varelas), Linda Brewer | Jun 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: Food Safety and Product Quality

This is the new, eighth publication in the Farm-direct Marketing set. Includes information on aspects of keeping your products fresh and safe, such as proper cooling, handling, and storage, chilling and freezing, storing mixed ...

May 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: Personnel Management

This revision includes information on complying with labor laws, ways to find good employees, employee orientation and training, employee policies, and employee management.

May 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: An Overview and Introduction

This revision summarizes benefits, drawbacks, and requirements of several direct marketing options, including farmers markets, farm or roadside stands, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), U-pick, web and mail-order sales, agritourism, and...

Larry Lev | May 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: Costs and Enterprise Selection

This revision covers how to do a general budget analysis for your farm-direct enterprise. Includes how to identify fixed and variable costs and do a breakeven analysis.

Larry Lev | May 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: Merchandising and Pricing Strategies

This revision discusses the strategies direct marketers use to make sales. It includes making a merchandising plan, display and packaging, customer service, pricing strategies and techniques, and promotional techniques for your farm-direct enterprise.

Larry Lev | May 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: Location and Facilities for On-farm Sales

This revision discusses aspects of good location and facilities for a farm-direct marketing business, including location, site selection, parking, and types of facilities (such as a roadside stand or market or a U-pick operation).

May 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)