A coalition that includes three Oregon State University Extension Service researchers was awarded a $3.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve organic seed production, both in the Pacific Northwest and nationally.
Drip tape irrigation produces two million pounds of plastic waste each year in Malheur County. Luckily, two OSU Chemical Engineering faculty have been working on a process that could turn drip tape plastic into diesel fuel for growers’ tractors.
Clover seed weevils feed on developing white clover seed, damaging the crop. This pest has become resistant to certain pesticides. Learn alternate management strategies.
The climate of the Oregon Coast creates unique growing conditions and challenges for small farmers. Check out these resources applicable to farmers on the coast.
Shannon Rauter, Evie Smith |
Apr 2024 |
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In collaboration with the Oregon Clover Commission, the Oregon State University weevil research team presented its results at four grower meetings and one OSU Extension-led workshop. Three Extension seed production reports were made available during 2020-2023.
Christy Tanner, Navneet Kaur |
Apr 2024 |
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Blossom-end rot appears as a large, gray to black spot at the blossom end of the tomato fruit, the end opposite the stem. This publication discusses the causes of blossom-end rot and suggests methods of prevention.
