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Creator:: Chen, Li, 1976-
Abstract:: Criticisms to the new regulations created in 1994 governing dwellings in Exclusive Farmland Use zones (zones where agricultural activities are allowed outright) have triggered an overall scrutiny directed by the 70th Oregon Legislative Assembly. The objective of this study was to examine the influence of the new regulations on the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS First of all, I would like to thank Dr. Gregory Perry for being my major advisor and giving me

Creator:: Wu, Jing
Abstract:: A Turfgrass Information and Decision Support System (TIDSS) was developed by international collaborators. In this project, an efficient and effective web-based information system, composed of a Turf Content System (TCS), a Turf Resource System (TRS), and the supporting tools, was developed to support the cooperative efforts. A comprehensive schema of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Gregory M. Perry Minor Professor: Dr. Prasad Tadepalli Minor Professor: Dr. Ed Schmisseur Committee

Creator:: Wu, Jing
Abstract:: Farm machinery continues to increase in its importance to the agricultural sector. Depreciation, the decline in value of a durable asset over time, represents one of the largest costs of agricultural production. The general objectives of this study were to update and expand the number of Remaining Value (RV) functions...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Depreciation of Farm Machinery ory M. Perry I Toshimi Minoura Farm machinery continues to increase in its

Creator:: Hermes, Katherine J.
Abstract:: With Animal Welfare issues are becoming more prominent in the animal agriculture community, especially with the passing of California’s Proposition 2 during the November 2008 elections. This proposition, known as the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act, mandates that laying hens, pigs and veal calves have the ability to stand...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Gregory M. Perry With Animal Welfare issues are becoming more prominent in the animal

Creator:: Bolding, Michael Chad
Abstract:: The Tenino stand, located on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation (WSIR) near Warm Springs, Oregon, is being considered for treatment that will promote longterm forest health, fire resiliency, and wildlife habitat. The management direction for this area is outlined in two WSIR documents: 1) Integrated Resources Management Plan for the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Creator:: Manter, Daniel K.
Abstract:: A series of studies, in three western Oregon Douglas-fir plantations, was conducted to understand the physiological impacts of Swiss needle cast on Douglas-fir physiology. Four aspects of the disease complex were investigated: fungal colonization and assessment, plant-water relations, carbon assimilation and interaction with climate. Several techniques were developed and used...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Eckert, Amy I.
Abstract:: Western white pine historically dominated northern Idaho’s forested landscape and was the Inland Empire’s most economically important tree. White pine blister rust, caused by the exotic fungus Cronartium ribicola, played a principal role in the decline of western white pine. The pathogen causes branch and bole cankers, which usually girdle...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Gregory M. Filip Western white pine historically dominated northern Idaho’s forested landscape and

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