Published June 2000. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published May 2001. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published March 2002. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published April 2003. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published January 2000. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published February 2000. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published July 2001. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published January 2002. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published June 2002. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published September 2002. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published December 2004. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published March 2000. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published May 2004. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published January 2006. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published September 2004. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published May 2000. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published July 2003. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published March 2004. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
"This study examines the ways in which land-use regulations in general and Oregon's land-use planning system in particular may affect property values. The study is focused on Oregon, but it is framed within the broader context of research in economics. Our analysis of Oregon land value data finds no evidence...
Published May 2006. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
"This report profiles the demographic and economic trends within the Upper North Santiam Canyon (UNSC). We describe the economic structure and determine the export base of the UNSC. We estimate the economic impacts of a water level in the Detroit Lake that is too low for the moorages to operate...
Published June 2007. Reviewed January 2015. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
"This 2-year project has been helpful in characterizing nonstructural carbohydrates in cool-season grasses. We have learned a lot about the normal fluctuations seen across environments and, more specifically, variations due to genetic differences. The main conclusions are:
1. Percentages of nonstructural carbohydrate are highly variable throughout the growing season and...
Published March 2007. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
"Farmers' markets are valuable market channels for small farmers and important venues for the economic, nutritional, and social lives of communities. Efforts to make farmers' markets sustainable should focus on two influences on markets: external (related to public policy) and internal (related to market management). Well-crafted public policy is needed...
"The topic of market failure is rarely addressed in the literature. This report represents a starting point. It describes the dynamics of farmers' market startups, closures, and manager turnover. It focuses on two important resources--administrative revenue and labor--used by farmers' markets. Data for a sample of markets that failed are...
Published June 2000. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published February 2002. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published June 2003. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published February 2009. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
This report provides a quick overview of Oregon’s recent crop and livestock production. The following pages include 2008 preliminary estimates for production and value, and revised estimates for 2006 and 2007. Preliminary or first estimates are revised as needed when updated information is received. All data reported here were in...
Reprinted September 2007. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
To become a 4-H Geologist, you must be interested in the earth, its rocks and land forms, and the natural things in the outdoors. You must agree to attend 4-H meetings, cooperate with your club leader and the other members of your club, and do your best to complete your...
Revised January 2005. Reprinted July 2005. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The livestock breeds teaching series is designed to use the crossword puzzles to teach identification and spelling of breeds and make learning fun. All members enrolled in livestock projects are encouraged to learn about Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Sheep and Swine. Leaders are encouraged to make copies of the puzzles...
This book is offered to youth leaders and teachers as a tool to help young learners discover some of the wonders that the sea has to offer. It is also a tool for youth development.
Declared out of date June 2009. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published March 2008. Reviewed August 2016. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published July 2009. Reviewed December 2013. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
"'Yamhill' (OSU 542.102) was developed and evaluated by the hazelnut breeding program at Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, and was released in January 2008. Trees of 'Yamhill' are completely resistant to eastern filbert blight (EFB) caused by Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller. Compared to 'Barcelona', trees of 'Yamhill' are smaller...
In Part 5, we now turn our attention to cause-and-effect diagrams (CE diagrams). CE diagrams are designed to help quality improvement teams identify the root causes of problems.
"This publication is primarily intended for entrepreneurs who wish to start a new artisan cheese business and for dairy farm owners seeking new business opportunities for profitable use of milk. This guide outlines and describes the key steps involved in starting an artisan cheese plant in Oregon. These steps primarily...
Use this 4-H Driving Manual as you learn how to train your animal, fit the harness properly, and drive your animal safely. The manual outlines one of several accepted ways of training.
During the past 50 years, plantation Christmas tree production has grown in acreage and sophistication. Nitrogen applications with a tuna can have been replaced by precise, mechanized application of a wide array of nutrients and lime.
Current nutrient management programs must focus on three concepts for success.
This guide provides...
Published September 2009. Reviewed November 2015. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published September 2009. Reviewed March 2015. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published October 2009. Reviewed December 2013. Please check for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published September 2009. Reviewed December 2013. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published October 2009. Reviewed December 2013. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published October 2009. Reviewed January 2014. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
"Infestations of the spotted wing Drosophila fly (Diptera: Drosophilidae), an exotic pest, have been found in Oregon fruits in 13 counties. Of the 3,000 species of Drosophila, commonly known as vinegar flies, approximately 175 are known in North America. Two of these known species have been found to be harmful...
Published November 2009. A more recent revision exists. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The wheat head armyworm (Faronta diffusa) is a troublesome pest in cereal grains in the Pacific Northwest. This publication describes the life cycle, behavior, distribution, and feeding of the wheat head armyworm. Guidance on identification and control of the pest is also provided.
Flexible cropping systems allow for an opportunistic change in an established rotation. Plant-available soil water is the most reliable indicator of potential yield.
The apple maggot is a threat to the Pacific Northwest apple and pear industry. This publication provides information on the life cycle, identification, detection, and control of the pest.
'Tubbs' is a soft white winter wheat variety developed by Oregon State University in cooperation with the USDA Agricultural Research Service. This publication describes the agronomic characteristics, development, and availability of Tubbs.
'Tubbs 06' is a soft white winter wheat variety developed by Oregon State University in cooperation with the USDA Agricultural Research Service. This publication describes the agronomic characteristics, development, and availability of Tubbs 06.
This publication describes measurements used to buy and sell timber products. Managing woodland property offers you the opportunity to harvest a variety of products, depending on timber quality and quantity, harvest economics, and market availability. Among these products are saw logs, peeler logs, pulpwood, fuelwood, poles, piling, and posts. Knowledge...
An economist's report presenting research-based data on Oregon state tax levels and affected public services with an interpretation of data presented, as a resource for the public regarding Measures 66 & 67.
Published October 2001. Declared out of print June 2009. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
This publication is a guide for protecting, conserving, selecting, maintaining, removing, and replacing trees on development sites in the Pacific Northwest. The guidebook is designed to assist people who work with trees during the development and construction phases of both new and existing projects to keep healthy trees a part...
The research reported here was conducted to identify interests and needs among various sectors of the Oregon agricultural community regarding sustainable agriculture. The study also sought to gauge potential for establishing a program in Oregon to serve those needs.
Oregon has a rich history in the production of fruits, berries, vegetables, and ornamental crops; the state’s national and international reputation for delivering high-quality products is well-established and well-deserved. In the past, agriculture and forestry were the foundation of Oregon’s economy. Although other activities now are equal in size to...
The efficiency of the sensory organs—vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch—declines with age, but the age of onset and rate of decline differ markedly among people. This publication
explains the sensory changes older people experience and suggests what you can do to help.
Young trees (those with a trunk diameter of less than 6 inches) can benefit greatly from regular applications of fertilizer. Research has shown that when these trees receive nitrogen fertilizer, they grow faster, develop a denser canopy, and stay green longer into the fall.
Walnuts and hazelnuts: Walnuts and hazelnuts should be dried before eating or storage. Begin the drying process within 24 hours of harvest, especially in the case of walnuts. Nuts usually are dried in the shell, but you can save a considerable amount of drying time and use less heat if...
Most orchard industries renew themselves through new plantings. The marketplace and the availability of more disease resistant varieties can fuel interest in establishing new orchards as well as influence the choice of new cultivars.
Many garden and landscape plants
are susceptible to one or more plant
diseases. Diseases can reduce the yield
of fruit and vegetable crops and disfigure
ornamental trees, shrubs, and
flowers.
People purchase feeder pigs to raise for home use, market, or as a 4-H or FFA project for summer fairs. By following a few key recommendations, you can keep your pigs healthy and
gaining weight. This publication briefly discusses housing, feeding, and health.
The successful production of hard wheat with acceptable protein is based, in part, on an effective nitrogen (N) management plan. This fact sheet discusses the principles of managing N
for hard wheat production and explains how to calculate an N application rate. The information contained in this fact
sheet is...
Soft white winter wheat grown in western Oregon requires a spring application of nitrogen (N) fertilizer for optimum production. Determining the amount of N to apply has been a challenge for growers because wheat is produced in numerous rotations that provide varying amounts of N to the wheat crop. Inadequate...
Growing strawberries in your home garden can be an interesting and rewarding experience. This publication describes various varieties of June-bearing, everbearing, and day-neutral strawberries and when they produce crops. It also explains where to plant strawberries and how to rotate a strawberry patch to optimize growth and minimize disease and...
Rhubarb is one of the popular early perennial vegetable crops. It is a brightly colored,
highly flavored vegetable that is low in calories and high in vitamin C and calcium.
Woodland owners routinely want to measure property acreage,
boundaries, ground slope, various characteristics of standing
timber, and individual log volumes. Different tools are
required for each of these tasks.
Using a chain saw safely and effectively promotes efficiency in
clearing brush, cutting firewood, harvesting, and any other woodland
activity requiring the use of a chain saw. However, chain
saws are dangerous! Using them requires a satisfactory level of physical
conditioning and adequate skill in using and maintaining a saw.
Oregon has several forest tax and assessment programs. All forestland
owners pay an annual property tax. Some owners may owe a severance
tax on cut timber, depending on how their forestland is classified for tax purposes. All harvesters of Oregon timber pay a Forest
Products Harvest Tax (FPHT) on harvested...
Moles belong to the mammalian order Insectivora,
the insect eaters. Often, however, they are lumped
incorrectly with the rodents, which include mice, rats,
squirrels, and other gnawing mammals in the order Rodentia.
The procedures outlined in this publication show you how to estimate standing volume and annual growth of timber stands—areas that are uniform in age, stand characteristics, and species. Estimates of volume and growth are helpful in planning when to harvest or how much to remove in a thinning operation. These...
Without a properly written contract, small woodland owners and Christmas tree growers may find themselves in situations resulting in costly and time-consuming attempts at personal negotiations and the possibility of court battles. They might have avoided these complications if theyʼd known more about basic contract law before they became bound...
Most Willamette Valley peaches are sold on the farm directly to consumers for home canning and freezing or at a nearby roadside
market or farmers market. Despite production difficulties,
peaches remain the most popular summer fruit at roadside
stands and in U-pick orchards.
Recordkeeping is an important part of managing any
forest property. Although it’s often seen as a thankless
task, recordkeeping’s rewards can be counted
in better decisions—and time and money saved. Without question,
good records will help you manage your woodland better by providing:
• A historical record of management activities...
These thistles are native to Europe and the Middle East.
Some are not true thistles; for example, purple/Iberian and
yellow starthistle actually are knapweeds. All of these plants, however,
share a spiny, thorny, invasive nature and long-lasting, hard seed. These traits make people who use or manage land for recreation,...
Fertilizing, along with mowing and irrigating, is one of the basic
cultural practices used to produce healthy, dense, green lawns. The
goals of this publication are to
help you better understand the following:
• Reasons for fertilizing
• Optimum application rates and timing
• Types of fertilizer materials
• How...
Pocket gophers girdle (remove bark from) the bases of conifer seedlings and saplings, causing significant economic losses.
This publication will help you design a program to reduce or eliminate
gopher damage to seedlings and saplings in your forest plantation or
Christmas tree farm.
Los chiles (o pimientos o ajíes) tal vez existen en
una variedad más grande de tamaños, formas, colores
y sabores que cualquiera otra hortaliza. Los más populares son
los pimientos dulces, los tipos plátano y los tipos picantes.
Oregon is known around the world for its blackberries. We have an ideal climate, with warm, clear, summer days and cool nights, so our berries reach peak flavor and quality. We also grow excellent black and red raspberries. Blackberries are distinguished from raspberries by whether the fruit retains its receptacle...
Raspberries are among the most delicious and delicate of berry crops. This publication briefly describes growing requirements and production systems for several types of raspberry.