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Mechanical Weed Control for Under the Vine

Dr. Marcelo Moretti, Assistant Professor of Weed Science in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University, provides a summary of research evaluating different implements for under-vine weed control in vineyards.

Jul 2021 | Online resource

Growing vigorous kiwi takes care and a strong trellis

Kiwifruit need some attention to yield the large amount of fruit they’re capable of producing.

Kym Pokorny | Jun 11, 2021 | News story

Soft-catch system could reduce costs for Oregon's fresh blueberry industry

he mechanism boasts a soft surface for catching the delicate berries in contrast to the hard polycarbonate surface of traditional over-the-row machines (OTR), which have been used to harvest blueberries for processing – not fresh market – for 30 years.

Wei Qiang Yang | Jun 2021 | Impact story

Chicken Tractors: Moveable Flocks Help Manage Orchard Pests

It can be difficult to manage insect pests and weeds in an orchard, where tilling is not an option. Could scratching, foraging chickens be part of the solution? In this study, researchers deployed two types of hens against ...

Linda Brewer | Jun 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Does Mulch Make a Difference for Better Blueberry Crops?

The latest recommendations for blueberry mulching based on OSU's recent research in organic and conventional systems.

Kathie Zipp | Apr 2021 | Online resource Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Food pantries receive fresh blueberry donations during pandemic

Pantry coordinators reported that the berries “flew off the shelves,” and many grateful recipients said it was the first time during the season that they were able to take berries home to share with their families.

Bernadine Strik, Kelly Streit, Dani Lightle, Amanda Davis | Apr 2021 | Impact story

OSU fertilization research shows savings for berry growers

With targeted research, Oregon State University Extension Service and the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station responded by providing growers with information on better nutrient management of those crops.

Bernadine Strik | Mar 2021 | Impact story

Growing Kiwifruit: A Guide to Kiwiberries and Fuzzy Kiwifruit for Pacific Northwest Producers

Oregon is a leading producer of kiwiberries, also known as hardy kiwifruit. Learn what cultivars work best for commercial production, and study research-based techniques for site selection, planting, maintenance, harvest and storage. ...

Bernadine Strik, Amanda Davis | Mar 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Innovative harvesting system could be a game-changer for the blueberry industry

Called a soft catch system, the mechanism boasts a soft surface for catching the delicate berries in contrast to the hard polycarbonate surface of traditional over-the-row machines.

Kym Pokorny | Feb 17, 2021 | News story

Best practices for produce safety after a wildfire

When assessing the safety of exposed produce, the difficulty is knowing what has been burning. If it is just vegetation smoke then it’s probably safe to eat produce after rinsing off the ash, although it might still taste/smell smoky. If the air pollution has particulate matter from treated timber, tires, non-food grade oils, or anything plastic or chlorinated that burned it may include a mixture of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), dioxins, and metals. Exposure to fire retardant may have also occurred.

Sep 2020 | Online resource