The Columbia River Gillnetter is the pilot of the Lower Columbia River commercial fishing industry, keeping fishermen and the public in touch with today's important issues.
The Columbia River Gillnetter is the pilot of the Lower Columbia River commercial fishing industry, keeping fishermen and the public in touch with today's important issues.
Oregon is a leader in production of premium wines in the United States and the industry has been expanding rapidly over the past few years. However, continued production and expansion of vineyards are threatened by infestation of phylloxera, Daktulospaira vitifoliae, an insect that feeds on roots. Most grapevines in Oregon...
For over 14 years there has been a Area Horticultural Extension Agent available to assist winegrape growers in Jackson and Josephine Counties with production problems by conducting educational programs and applied research projects. While the salary for this position is paid by Oregon State University Extension, support funds which pay...
To develop a computer-based information system for grapes and small fruits that will facilitate and increase access to information, and encourage increased communications among everyone involved in the industry.
Objectives 1. Survey Oregon vineyards for the presence, identity and abundance of plant-parasitic nematodes. 2. Relate the distribution and abundance of potentially pathogenic species to viticultural practices and site characteristics. 3. Evaluate the efficacy of Nemacur for reducing populations of plant-parasitic nematodes. 4. Document seasonal changes in the abundance of...
Five replicated rootstock trials established in Oregon's three main viticultural. regions were evaluated for the effect of rootstock on Pinot noir performance. All the trials except Alpine included the following seven rootstocks: ungrafted Pinot noir, 3309 Couderc, 101-14 Millardet et De Grasset, 44-53 Mal6gue, 420 A Millardet et De Grasset,...
During the 1995 harvest season Pinot noir development during ripening was monitored at Woodhall Vineyards (WHV) in Alpine and at three commercial vineyard sites at Croft (CR) Vineyards in Monmouth, Rex Hill Kings Ridge Vineyard (RHKR) in Newberg, and Erath Vineyards (ER) in Dundee. Cluster samples (25) were taken weekly...
Enology Extension at OSU with support from the Oregon Wine Advisory Board provides technical assistance to winery personnel including wine analysis, consultation on production problems, and training through workshops and winery site visits. The Oregon wine industry has grown rapidly in recent years to over 100 wineries. There is a...
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Western Orchard Pest and Disease Management Conference, held January 10-12, 1996 at the Imperial Hotel in Portland, Oregon.