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Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, Mallory-Smith, C., Burrill, L. C., Callihan, R. H. (Robert Harold), 1933-, Parker, R., Radtke, H., Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, and Coombs, Eric M.
Abstract:: Revised July 1997. Reprinted January 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
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Hermes, J. C. (James C.), Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: Describes the requirements for incubating eggs, brooding, rearing, breeding, and feeding ratites; most information is based on grower trial and error and is modified from poultry information. Underscores the importance of overcoming various obstacles, such as checking whether ratites are considered livestock in your area, establishing markets, and eliminating the...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, Burrill, L. C., Parker, Robert, 1941-, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: The Horsetail (Equisetaceae) family comprises 30 species, all in the ancient genus Equisetum. During the Carboniferous age (more than 230 million years ago), the Horsetail family was the dominant plant group in the world, with plants reaching gigantic size. Two basic forms of horsetails survive today. One is the hollow,...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, Butler, M. D. (Marvin D.), Burrill, L. C., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: Yellow toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) and Dalmatian toadflax (Linaria dalmatica) are members of the figwort (Scrophulariaceae) family. They were introduced into North America as ornamental plants because of their showy, snapdragon-like flowers. Yellow toadflax was brought from Wales in the mid-1800s as a garden flower by Ranstead, a Welsh Quaker who...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, Hansen, Donald, Hathaway, Ronald L., Oldfield, J. E., 1921-, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: Oregon State University researchers made a significant discovery in 1958. They found that the underlying cause of white muscle disease is a dietary deficiency of the trace element selenium (Se). There is a fairly clear-cut relationship between soil, plant, and animal factors. Certain soils, including some formed by volcanic action...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, Roché, Cindy Talbott, Burrill, L. C., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: Squarrose knapweed, introduced from southwest Asia and the Middle East, became weedy in northern California and Utah by the early 1950s. How it was originally introduced is not known, but its spread in California and Utah was associated with the trailing of range sheep. Squarrose knapweed grows in the Klamath,...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, Schmall, Vicki L., Bowman, Sally R., 1949-, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: Designed to help you understand loss and grief and respond to the grief of others; emphasizes losses experienced in later life, however most information is equally applicable to grief throughout adulthood. Covers the fundamental steps involved in the grieving process—accepting loss, experiencing grief, adjusting to change, and reinvesting emotional energy...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, Schmall, Vicki L., Bowman, Sally R., 1949-, Vorhies, Daniel G., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: It can be difficult to talk to an older family member or friend about their driving safety or to know what to do if an unsafe driver continues to drive. If you’re older, at some point you yourself may face a decision to limit when or where you drive or...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, Stebbins, Robert L., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: Provides general rules for training, pruning, and limb bending, and explains open-center, central-leader, espalier, and palmette training. Outlines specific guidelines for training and pruning pear, sweet cherry, sour cherry, peach, prune, plum, walnut, filbert, apricot, and apple trees. Includes 16 figures that illustrate various techniques.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, Sullivan, Dan M. (Dan Matthew), 1954-, Hart, John M. (John Mervyn), 1947-, Christensen, Neil Walter, 1944-, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: This publication provides information on the timing and pattern of biomass accumulation and nitrogen (N) uptake for a variety of Pacific Northwest crops. You can use this information to schedule N fertilizer applications for maximum efficiency. To achieve near-maximum crop yields, an adequate supply of available N must be present...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

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