Since its inception in 1985, the Tri-State variety development program has primarily focused on the development of processing and dual-purpose (process and fresh) russets. Recent breeding efforts have focused more on improving genetic resistance to various pests and diseases as a means of lowering production costs. During the past decade,...
Provides an overview of the role of selenium in the diet of livestock, and discusses selenium supplementation rates and supplementation methods. Lists guidelines for assessing livestock’s selenium status and summarizes research useful to Oregon livestock producers.
This workbook is an Excel spreadsheet that allows homeowners to compare the cost of using firewood or wood pellets with other fuels for heating their home.
This publication is a spreadsheet with accompanying instructions. It allows timber owners to compare the pricing strategies for four different mills to determine which mill specifications will return the highest possible revenue based on the dimensions of trees on the landowner’s property.
This workbook is a companion to OSU Extension publication EM 9058, Measuring Your Trees. Before using this workbook, collect data following the procedures outlined in EM 9058. Then enter your data in this workbook to automatically calculate several stand volume and growth measurements and generate a printable summary report.
Due to various reasons the previous investigator decided to pull out the crop level trials from the original experiment designed in 2010 season. However, the irrigation field experiments implemented in the 2010 season continued in 2011, in order to find out the impact of varied deficit irrigation regimes on vine...
The degree of wildfire risk depends on both the probability of an ignition and the potential for damage or harm (such as loss of trees, homes, or even lives). Recognizing that you may have a high wildfire risk is the first step in doing something about it. Whether you own...
Bacterial canker is the number one killer of young sweet cherry trees in Oregon. This publication covers cause and symptoms, disease cycle, and disease management. A version for mobile devices is also available.
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
Cada año, grandes cantidades de suelo superficial son arrastradas por las aguas de riego. A través de los años, esta erosión puede resultar en una pérdida significativa de suelo en los campos agrícolas. Las investigaciones llevadas a cabo por Oregon State University Malheur Experiment Station y otros han demostrado que...
So you’d like to plant some trees! As the saying goes, “The best
time to plant a tree was 30 years ago—the next best time is now.” This publication gets you started on the right track and answers some common reforestation questions.
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.
When applying pesticides it is important to avoid water contamination and pesticide drift as much as possible. This checklist can help. Three separate checklists(before, during and after) make it easier to remember things to do before, during and after an application to avoid contamination and drift.
Several species of flea beetles are commonly found in organic potato fields in North America. Adults of many of these species feed on the leaves of potatoes
and other plants in the family Solanaceae, but tuber flea beetle larvae are the most common cause of flea beetle damage to potato...
The cards in this guide are designed to help
you quickly learn the main groups of natural
enemies of crop and garden pests, their
predacious activity, and tips for observing them.
Photographs are of the most common species in
the Pacific Northwest.
Paterson’s curse is a member of the borage family (Boraginaceae). It is native to Mediterranean Europe and North Africa but has spread to southern Africa, South and North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Outside of its native habitat, it is an aggressive, drought-tolerant plant that adapts to many soil moisture...
Discusses three systems for classifying areas as rural or urban: the traditional Census Bureau block group system, a county-based system, and the newer Rural-Urban Commuting Area system. Examines the differences between systems and how the choice of classification system affects conclusions about rural-urban demographics.
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...
"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...
The use of management units for soil testing and nutrient application is an
effective strategy to increase accuracy in monitoring and managing nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and other nutrients. A management unit can be a group of fields, a single field, or an area within a field. To measure changes...
The black-capped chickadee is a common North American bird.
Chickadees can be seen in small fields collecting seeds and insects. They
also feed at the edges of forests. These birds like to visit bird feeders.
Published June 2006. Reviewed March 2016. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Lo que usted no puede ver le PUEDE hacer daño. Los gérmenes
están en todas partes: en el aire, la tierra, el agua y hasta dentro de nosotrosy de los animales.
Algunos gérmenes no causan problemas. Otros nos pueden enfermar.
Proteja a su familia de las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos...
Lavando trastes y utensilios
Mantenga los gérmenes y las moscas alejados lavando los trastes
sucios todos los días. Lávelos ya sea en un lavaplatos o a mano.
Llene un fregadero con agua caliente y jabonosa. Use un trapo de
fregar limpio. Lave los vasos, tazas y cubiertos primero. Lave las...
Long before the baby is born,you invest your dreams and hopes in the coming child. If you suspect something is wrong, it may be hard to seek the truth.
The best thing you can do, however, is to get a diagnosis as soon as possible. Early detection of a problem...
"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 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
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...
Los tomates (jitomates) son la hortaliza más popular del huerto doméstico. Son un fruto sabroso y proveen
tanto vitamina C como muchos minerales requeridos para la nutrición adecuada. Se comen frescos o procesados en varias
formas para usar más adelante.
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
Have you ever watched a squirrel? Watching squirrels is fun. They
look like a circus act as they jump from tree to tree. They run along
tree branches, leaping from branch to branch—it is unbelievable that they can move so fast and not fall! Sometimes you
can hear them barking...
Can you imagine eating bugs and berries and living inside a tree?
Western bluebirds do just that! They are members of the thrush family,
meaning that they are related to robins. There are three species, or kinds, of bluebirds in the United States: the Eastern
bluebird, the Western bluebird, and...
The Pacific chorus frog, which used to be known as the Pacific treefrog,
is the most abundant kind (species) of frog in Oregon. Pacific chorus frogs are amphibians, like other frogs, toads, and salamanders. The word amphibian means “double life.” These critters are given this
name because they spend some...
Hummingbirds are among the smallest birds in the world, only 3 to
4 inches long and about 1⁄10 ounce. They may be small, but these beautiful birds are easy to see and fun to watch.
Hummingbirds feed on nectar and small insects. They get most of their water from nectar.
This publication provides basic information on tree growth, characteristics that define wood quality, and the implications of common silvicultural (tree tending) activities on wood quality. It is at best a summary—tree growth is an immensely complex process, and not all aspects of wood formation are fully understood. Most of the...
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
Raccoons are very interesting animals to watch because many of
their motions remind us of things we do. Raccoons walk flat footed like humans, and their front paws work a lot like human hands. Their ability to open doors, refrigerators, and garbage cans causes many conflicts between humans and raccoons.
Keeping a roof overhead is an important concern when you lose income. If you rank your bills in order of priority, chances are housing is at or near the top of the list.
Floods. Earthquakes. Winter storms. Fire. Hazardous spills. Public safety issues. Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. They can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home.
What would you do if basic services—water, gas, electricity, or telephones—were cut off for an indefinite period? Local officials...