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Unconfirmed spotted lanternfly sighting prompts reminder for vigilance

Until a physical specimen is collected and confirmed, spotted lanternfly is not considered present in Oregon.

Kym Pokorny, Chris Branam | May 22, 2025 | News story

Melons can thrive in Western Oregon with the right varieties and care

Cooler conditions require more attention to variety selection and cultivation methods.

Kym Pokorny | May 16, 2025 | News story

Growing blueberries in your home garden

Learn to grow your own sweet, juicy blueberries in your Oregon garden! Find out which types of blueberries grow best where you live, and which part of your yard is best suited for planting.

Scott Lukas, Amanda Davis, Emily Dixon, Amy Jo Detweiler, Nicole Sanchez | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Training and pruning your home orchard

A visual guide to training and pruning apple, pear, sweet cherry, sour cherry, peach, plum, apricot, fig, persimmon, walnut, hazelnut and chestnut trees.

Jeff L. Olsen, Neil Bell | Feb 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Project Happy Apples helps gardeners fight devastating codling moth

The program supports sustainable gardening practices and helps minimize pest damage in home orchards.

Amy Jo Detweiler | Feb 2025 | Impact story

Pest management guide for tree fruits: Hood River, The Dalles, White Salmon, Rogue Valley, Umatilla County

This annual guide provides tree fruit growers with the latest information on pesticides and herbicides for fruit trees. People who grow apples, pears and cherries can learn application rates and recommendations for each stage of tree growth.

Ashley Thompson, Rick Hilton, Achala KC, Marcelo Moretti, Jay W. Pscheidt, Nik Wiman, Christopher Adams, Andony Melathopoulos, Cody Copp, Niall Millar | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing tree fruits and nuts at home

Find out if a home orchard is right for you. Learn how to plan your home orchard, plant and care for trees, and harvest and store fruit.

Jeff L. Olsen | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

How to care for your apple trees in the fall

It's fall, and your friendly Extension agent on two wheels is here to share five tips on how to care for your apple trees. A little care now can make a big difference for the health of your trees and ensure a bountiful crop next year.

Logan Bennett | Jan 2025 | Video

Fruit tree pest management

Home orchardists often consider fruit tree pest management challenging. Sustainable fruit production aims to reduce inputs of water, fertilizer, pesticides and labor. With some specific knowledge, you can manage fruit tree pests in a sustainable way.

Cody Copp, Steve Renquist | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

OSU research-driven solutions enhance berry yields and sustainability

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.

Scott Lukas, Amanda Davis | Dec 2024 | Impact story

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