Oregon has a rich history of orchard cultivation
across the state. Today, orchards continue to
be an important part of Oregon’s economy
and contribute to a healthy and balanced diet for the
public. But, with the growth of residential development,
lands that once contained orchards are being
converted into homes...
Winter grain mite, Penthaleus major (Duges), is a small, colorful, cool season mite that damages grass and cereal crops throughout the Pacific Northwest as well as in most other temperate regions of the world. Hosts include most cereals and grasses of economic importance. Winter grain mite has been a frequent...
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.
It’s that time of year when many of you are out and about scouting for the earliest signs of powdery mildew and implementing your vineyard spray programs throughout the state. Here’s a quick status update for powdery mildew forecasting and management.
Home gardens produce the best yields when planted with vegetable varieties adapted to local growing conditions. Market growers and home gardeners may be able to use the information from these trials to help them choose adapted varieties, based on vegetable qualities that are important to them (appearance, earliness, flavor, yield,...
'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.