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Creator:: Luna, John, Staben, Mary, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Strip tillage is a form of conservation tillage that involves tilling narrow strips for crop establishment while leaving areas between the strips with undisturbed crop residue. Strip tillage can reduce soil erosion and soil compaction, as well as machinery, fuel, and labor costs. Combined with winter cover crops, strip tillage...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Strip Tillage in Vegetable Production Systems in Western Oregon John Luna and Mary Staben John Luna

Creator:: Peachey, Ronald Edward, Luna, John, Dick, Richard, Sattell, Robert, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Weed suppression varies with cover crop type and management, residue and tillage management, and weed populations.
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: horticulture; John Luna, professor of horticulture; Richard Dick, professor of soil science; and Robert Sattell

Creator:: Sattell, Robert, Dick, Richard, Luna, John, McGrath, Daniel M. (Daniel Morton), Peachey, Ronald Edward, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Common vetch is a viny, succulent, annual legume attaining a height of 24 inches when planted alone. It grows taller when planted with a tall companion crop that provides structural support for climbing.
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Full Text:: ; John Luna, professor of horticulture; Dan McGrath, Extension agent,Willamette Valley; and Edward

Creator:: Sattell, Robert, Dick, Richard, Hemphill, Delbert D., Luna, John, McGrath, Daniel M. (Daniel Morton), and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Crimson clover may be used as a cover crop, green manure, pasture, or hay. It often is used as a winter annual cover crop in annual rotations. It has been used successfully in reduced-tillage farming systems, and in orchards and vineyards where it can be managed to reseed itself.
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: soil science; Delbert Hemphill, professor of agriculture; John Luna, professor of horticulture; and Dan

Creator:: Sattell, Robert, Dick, Richard, Luna, John, McGrath, Daniel M. (Daniel Morton), and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Hairy vetch is used as a cover crop, green manure, pasture, silage, and hay. It is capable of accumulating large amounts of dry matter and nitrogen. When planted alone as a winter cover crop in annual vegetable rotations, it can provide substantial amounts of nitrogen (N) to a following crop.
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: ; John Luna, professor of horticulture; and Dan McGrath, Extension agent, Willamette Valley; Oregon State

Creator:: Sattell, Robert, Dick, Richard, Karow, Russell S., Kaufman, Diane, Luna, John, McGrath, Daniel M. (Daniel Morton), Peachey, Ronald Edward, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Cereal grains are grasses and may have a prostrate, semierect, or erect physical stature. All have fibrous root systems. Barley, oats, triticale, and wheat are each comprised of hundreds of varieties whose growth characteristics vary considerably.
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Full Text:: , Extension agent, North Willamette Research and Extension Center; John Luna, professor of horticulture; Dan

Creator:: Sattell, Robert, Dick, Richard, Karow, Russell S., Kaufman, Diane, Hemphill, Delbert D., Luna, John, McGrath, Daniel M. (Daniel Morton), and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Cereal rye is an erect annual grass with greenish blue, flat blades and an extensive fibrous root system. It resembles wheat, but usually is taller (3–5 ft) and tillers less. Flowering is induced by 14 hours of light in spring.
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Willamette Research and Extension Center; Delbert Hemphill, professor of agriculture; John Luna, professor of