http://hdl.handle.net/1957/3904 2013-06-15T21:47:35Z http://hdl.handle.net/1957/39040 Agricultural composting and water quality Oregon State University. Extension Service; Andrews, Nick; Gehr, Will; Brewer, Linda J.; Sullivan, Dan M. (Dan Matthew), 1954- This publication addresses factors that farmers must consider when planning an on-farm composting enterprise: the composting process and its impact on water quality, site selection, facility layout and design, composting methods, and managing water and leachate. The content pertains to small and medium-size on-farm composting enterprises that handle about 100 to 5,000 tons of raw organic material per year. Published June 2013. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog 2013-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1957/38754 What are your forages worth? Oregon State University. Extension Service; Chamberlain, Anna-Marie; Peters, Amy; Downing, Troy (Troy Woerner); Gamroth, M. J. (Michael J.) Designed to help dairy farmers calculate the costs of homegrown forages and compare them to the costs of purchasing forages. Presents typical per-acre costs of establishing, producing, and harvesting alfalfa or grass for silage to help farmers estimate costs. Explains how to compare forage production costs to alternatives by assigning relative dry matter values to feeds; includes estimates of dry-matter losses for legume-grass forages harvested by various methods and at various moisture levels. Discusses the importance of determining feed moisture content and provides instructions on how to complete a quick moisture analysis using a scale and microwave oven. Includes a worksheet for comparing forage values based on market price, dry matter, and crude protein content of reference hay and homegrown forage. This title is a revision of PNW 259, Valuing Forages Based on Moisture and Nutrient Content. Revised April 1999. Revised May 2013. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog 2013-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1957/38715 Encouraging beneficial insects in your garden Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service; Gredler, G. (Gail) Most insects are not pests. Only those that feed on desirable plants or transmit disease cause problems for gardeners. Many insects are very useful. Some are pollinators of fruits, flowers, and vegetables, while others help control insect pests. There are three types of beneficial insects: predators, pollinators, and parasitoids. 2001-07-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1957/38670 Scouting for grape powdery mildew Oregon State University. Extension Service; Pscheidt, Jay William The publication provides vineyard owners with approaches for finding the first occurrence of grape powdery mildew. The publication covers tactics to manage powdery mildew, including use of fungicides and canopy management. It also discusses effective scouting techniques based on the key characteristics of the fungus. Published May 2013. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog 2013-05-01T00:00:00Z