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Status of the European Green Crab, Carcinus maenas, (aka 5-spine crab) in Oregon Estuaries. Report for 2023

Creator:: Yamada, Sylvia Behrens, Royer, Cameron, Schooler, Shon, Randall, Andrea, and Fisher, Jennifer
Abstract:: The European green crab (Carcinus maenas) has persisted in Oregon and Washington coastal estuaries since the late 1990s. A strong year class arrived during the 1998 El Niño, but numbers decreased and remained below 1 per trap per day until the arrival of the 2015-2016 El Niño. Since then, numbers...
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Bees of the Pacific Northwest : key to Lasioglossum species for females of the subgenera Hemihalictus, Sphecodogastra, and Evylaeus in Oregon (Hymenoptera : Halictidae)

Creator:: Engler, Joseph D., Gorman, Mark, Cappaert, David, Stanton, Marek, Best, Lincoln R., and Jackson, August S.
Abstract:: The following taxonomic keys are adapted in part from the subgeneric and species descriptions and keys produced by McGinley (2003), Gibbs et al. (2013) and Gardner and Gibbs (2022). Additional identification information was provided by Jason Gibbs, Thilina Hettiarachchi (University of Manitoba), and Joel Gardner (Washington State University). While these...
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Public Engagement with Science at Luquillo-Long-Term Ecological Research Program: Results from a Case Study

Creator:: Archibeque, Ben, O'Connell, Kari, Delgado, Isabel, Nytch, Christopher, Merlo, Nancy, and Ortiz Franco, Emily
Abstract:: The goals of this work are to a) understand community perspectives related to public engagement with science and the Luquillo Long Term Ecological Research (LUQ-LTER) program, b) enhance existing relationships within these communities, and c) illuminate opportunities for establishing new relationships between the LUQ-LTER program and its surrounding community. We...
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Hop freezing investigations

Creator:: Wiegand, Ernest H., Bullis, D. E., and Oregon State College. Oregon Agricultural Experiement Station
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Investigations of the cracking problem in brining of sweet cherries

Creator:: Wiegand, Ernest H., Norton, C. E., and Pentzer, D. J.
Abstract:: For many years brined cherry stocks for eastern maraschino cherry processors were almost entirely imported from Italy and France. Only small quantities were barreled on the Pacific Coast for local use. Today that situation is almost entirely reversed. With the aid of a protective tariff on brined and processed cherries...
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Development of a commercially feasible method of producting dehydrated berries and cherries

Creator:: Wiegand, Ernest H., Litwiller, Earl M., Hatch, Miles B., and Wilder, Curtis J.
Abstract:: The end of the European phase of the war lessens somewhat the demands on the military for food in one theater of operations. The successful prosecution of the Pacific phase of the war and the needs of the liberated peoples of the world, plus the civilian requirements of the allied...
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NWREC program overview : 2022

Creator:: North Willamette Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: Summary of North Willamette Research and Extension Center 2022 programs.
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MoZAICS Project: State of the Field Study. Summary of Findings from Survey #3, Individual and Organizational Readiness

Creator:: Bonebrake, Victoria, Riedinger, Kelly, Sellers, Victoria, and Williams, Zach
Abstract:: The following pages describe initial findings from the third of three surveys administered in a state of the field study as part of the Modeling Zoos and Aquariums as Inclusive Communities of Science (MoZAICS) for Autistic Individuals project. This study was designed to look across the Association of Zoos and...
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MoZAICS Project: State of the Field Study. Summary of Findings from Survey #1, Current Practices

Creator:: Bonebrake, Victoria, Riedinger, Kelly, Sellers, Victoria, and Williams, Zach
Abstract:: The following pages describe initial findings from the first of four surveys administered in a state of the field study as part of the Modeling Zoos and Aquariums as Inclusive Communities of Science (MoZAICS) for Autistic Individuals project. This study was designed to look across the Association of Zoos and...
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MoZAICS Project: State of the Field Study. Summary of findings from Survey #2, Sources of Info & Recommendations

Creator:: Bonebrake, Victoria, Riedinger, Kelly, Sellers, Victoria, and Williams, Zach
Abstract:: The following pages describe initial findings from the first of four surveys administered in a state of the field study as part of the Modeling Zoos and Aquariums as Inclusive Communities of Science (MoZAICS) for Autistic Individuals project. This study was designed to look across the Association of Zoos and...
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MoZAICS Project: State of the Field Study. Overview of Study Findings

Creator:: Bonebrake, Victoria, Riedinger, Kelly, Sellers, Victoria, and Williams, Zach
Abstract:: This report summarizes findings from three surveys (n=76) and focus groups (n=30) administered as part of the Modeling Zoos and Aquariums as Inclusive Communities of Science (MoZAICS) for Autistic Individuals project. This study was designed to look across the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) field to understand what inclusive...
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Foliar Fertilization of Grass Grown for Seed

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J. and Oregon State University. Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: In Southern Oregon, grass seed production occupies a small acreage, but is an important part of agronomic crop production. The high value of sod quality bentgrass seed (Agrostis palustris Huds.) led to some growers supplementing soil fertilizers with foliar fertilizers in an attempt to increase seed yield. However, this practice...
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Foliar Nutrient Application to Grass Grown for Seed

Creator:: Hart, John, Horneck, Donald, Roseberg, Richard, Righetti, Tim, and Oregon State University. Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center
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Growth, Yield, and Oil Production of Spring Canola Varieties in Response to Differential Irrigation in the Klamath Basin, 2008

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Shuck, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: The recent increase in energy prices and political instability in the Middle East has sparked renewed interest in alternative energy sources and technologies both locally and nationally. Biodiesel is an appealing transportation fuel source for many reasons: it readily substitutes for petroleum diesel, it tends to burn cleaner with fewer...
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Optimizing Seeding Date and Timing of Limited Fall Irrigation to Improve Growth, Seed Yield, and Oil Production of Winter Canola in the Klamath Basin, 2010-2011

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Bentley, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: The recent increase in energy prices and political instability in the Middle East has sparked renewed interest in alternative energy sources and technologies both locally and nationally. Biodiesel is an appealing transportation fuel source for many reasons: it readily substitutes for petroleum diesel, it tends to burn cleaner with fewer...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Wheat and Barley Variety Screening in the Klamath Basin, 2008

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Shuck, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: Grain is produced on about 100,000 acres in the Klamath Basin and 60,000 acres within the Klamath Reclamation Project. Susceptibility to late spring frosts has historically limited winter cereal production and spring cereals have accounted for the majority of production. Starting in 2003, a significant shift to production of hard...
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Wheat and Barley Variety Screening in the Klamath Basin, 2009

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Shuck, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: Grain is produced on upwards of 100,000 acres in the Klamath Basin, including nearly 50,000 acres within the Klamath Reclamation Project. Susceptibility to late spring frosts has historically limited winter cereal production and spring cereals have accounted for the majority of production. Starting in 2003, acres seeded to winter wheat...
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Wheat and Barley Variety Screening in the Klamath Basin, 2010

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Bentley, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: Grain is produced on upwards of 100,000 acres in the Klamath Basin including nearly 50,000 acres within the Klamath Reclamation Project. Susceptibility to late spring frosts has historically limited winter cereal production and spring cereals have accounted for the majority of production. Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center (KBREC) cereal...
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Forage and Grain Yield Potential of Non-Irrigated Spring Grains in the Klamath Basin, 2010

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Bentley, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: Concerns were raised about loss of soil from wind erosion with the announcement in early 2010 that most Klamath Reclamation Project water users would receive a delayed and reduced rate of irrigation water during the 2010 growing season, with some areas potentially receiving no irrigation water for the entire season....
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Wheat Variety Screening, Seeding Rate by Variety, and Seed Treatment Trials in the Klamath Basin, 2011

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Bentley, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: Grain is produced on upwards of 100,000 acres in the Klamath Basin including nearly 50,000 acres within the Klamath Reclamation Project. Susceptibility to late spring frosts has historically limited winter cereal production and spring cereals have accounted for the majority of production. Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center (KBREC) cereal...
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Wheat Variety Screening and Seeding Rate by Variety Trials in the Klamath Basin, 2012

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Bentley, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: Grain is produced on upwards of 100,000 acres in the Klamath Basin including nearly 50,000 acres within the Klamath Reclamation Project. Susceptibility to late spring frost has historically limited winter cereal production and spring cereals have accounted for the majority of production. Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center (KBREC) cereal...
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Selection and Improvement of Teff Accessions for Improved Forage Growth, Yield, and Nutritional Quality, 2008

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Charlton, Brian A., Shuck, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: As we described previously and elsewhere in this annual report, teff (Eragrostis tef [Zucc.], Poaceae) is a warm season (C4) annual tropical grass that can produce good quality forage during a short summer time frame, and thus has the potential to be a viable crop choice when forage producers: a)...
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Yield and Forage Quality of Six Teff Seed Brands as Affected by Seeding Date in the Klamath Basin, 2008

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Charlton, Brian A., Shuck, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: There are times when forage producers desire a quick-growing, high quality annual forage in mid-summer in situations such as: less-than full season irrigation water supply; need for an emergency crop due to crop failure; or forage rotation crop between alfalfa stands. Currently there are few good options in these situations....
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Yield and Forage Quality of Six Teff Seed Brands as Affected by Seeding Date in the Klamath Basin, 2009

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Shuck, Rachel A., Charlton, Brian A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: There are times when forage producers desire a quick-growing, high quality annual forage in mid-summer in situations such as: less-than full season irrigation water supply; need for an emergency crop due to crop failure; or forage rotation crop between alfalfa stands. Currently there are few good options in these situations....
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Forage Yield, Forage Quality, and Seed Production of Teff in Response to Three Herbicides, 2009

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Shuck, Rachel A., Charlton, Brian A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: As we described previously and elsewhere in this annual report, teff (Eragrostis tef [Zucc.], Poaceae) is a warm season (C4) annual tropical grass that can produce good quality forage during a short summer time frame, and thus has the potential to be a viable crop choice when forage producers: a)...
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Selection and Improvement of Teff Accessions for Improved Forage Growth, Yield, and Nutritional Quality, 2009

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Charlton, Brian A., Shuck, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: As we described previously and elsewhere in this annual report, teff (Eragrostis tef [Zucc.], Poaceae) is a warm season (C4) annual tropical grass that can produce good quality forage during a short summer time frame, and thus has the potential to be a viable crop choice when forage producers: a)...
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Grindelia- A drought-tolerant, new domestic source of industrial resins for the Klamath Basin: 2010 Results

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Bentley, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
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Grindelia- A drought-tolerant, new domestic source of industrial resins for the Klamath Basin: 2011 Results

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Bentley, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
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Agronomic Requirements of Euphorbia lagascae: A Potential New Drought-Tolerant Crop for Semi-Arid Oregon: 2008

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Shuck, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: Euphorbia lagascae has been recognized as one of the more promising potential new industrial crops for temperate latitudes (Roseberg, 1996). In the late 1950s and early 1960s the USDA analyzed many plant species in search of novel chemical compounds. They first recognized that E. lagascae (Spreng.), Euphorbiaceae (euphorb or spurge...
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Agronomic Requirements of Euphorbia lagascae: A Potential New Drought-Tolerant Crop for Semi-Arid Oregon: 2009 Results

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Shuck, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: Euphorbia lagascae (Euphorbiaceae- ‘spurge family’) has been recognized as one of the more promising potential new industrial crops for the drier regions in the temperate zone (Roseberg, 1996). In the late 1950s and early 1960s the USDA analyzed many plant species in search of novel chemical compounds. They first recognized...
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Agronomic Requirements of Euphorbia lagascae: A Potential New Drought-Tolerant Crop for Semi-Arid Oregon: 2010 Results

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Bentley, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: Euphorbia lagascae (Euphorbiaceae- ‘spurge family’) has been recognized as one of the more promising potential new industrial crops for the drier regions in the temperate zone (Roseberg, 1996). In the late 1950s and early 1960s the USDA analyzed many plant species in search of novel chemical compounds. They first recognized...
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Agronomic Requirements of Euphorbia lagascae: A Potential New Drought-Tolerant Crop for Semi-Arid Oregon: 2011 Results

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Bentley, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: Euphorbia lagascae (Euphorbiaceae- ‘spurge family’) has been recognized as one of the more promising potential new industrial crops for the drier regions in the temperate zone (Roseberg, 1996). In the late 1950s and early 1960s the USDA analyzed many plant species in search of novel chemical compounds. They first recognized...
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Growth, Seed Yield, and Oil Production of Three Winter Canola and One Camelina Cultivars, Seeded on Five Fall Dates in the Klamath Basin, 2007-2008

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Shuck, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: The recent increase in energy prices and political instability in the Middle East has sparked renewed interest in alternative energy sources and technologies both locally and nationally. As described in our other studies (Roseberg et al., 2007; Roseberg and Shuck, 2008a and 2008b), we have begun testing the agronomic requirements...
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Growth, Seed Yield, and Oil Production of Camelina sativa Grown Under Two Irrigation Rates from a Spring Seeding, and of Multiple Cultivars Seeded on Multiple Dates in the Fall, in the Klamath Basin, 2007- 08

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Shuck, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: The recent increase in energy prices and political instability in the Middle East has sparked renewed interest in alternative energy sources and technologies both locally and nationally. Biodiesel is an appealing transportation fuel source for many reasons: it readily substitutes for petroleum diesel, it tends to burn cleaner with fewer...
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Growth, Seed Yield, and Oil Production of Spring Camelina sativa in Response to Irrigation Rate, Seeding Date, and Nitrogen Rate, in the Klamath Basin, 2009

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Shuck, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: The recent increase in energy prices and political instability in the Middle East has sparked renewed interest in alternative energy sources and technologies both locally and nationally. Biodiesel is an appealing transportation fuel source for many reasons: it readily substitutes for petroleum diesel, it tends to burn cleaner with fewer...
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Growth, Seed Yield, and Oil Production of Spring Camelina sativa in Response to Irrigation Rate and Harvest Method, in the Klamath Basin, 2011

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Bentley, Rachel A., and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: The recent increase in energy prices and political instability in the Middle East has sparked renewed interest in alternative energy sources and technologies both locally and nationally. Biodiesel is an appealing transportation fuel source for many reasons: it readily substitutes for petroleum diesel, it tends to burn cleaner with fewer...
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Overview of Alternative & Industrial Crop Research, 2008-2014

Creator:: Roseberg, Richard J., Bentley, Rachel, Silberstein, Tom, and Oregon State University. Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
Abstract:: The agronomy research program at OSU-KBREC has several objectives. We continue to test traditional crops such as small grains (wheat and barley), forages (alfalfa and grass hay), new forage and niche grain crops (i.e. teff), and crop production practices for these crops (i.e. conventional and organic soil fertility methods), evaluating...
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Preliminary studies on Escherichia coli and onion

Creator:: Oregon State University. Malheur Experiment Station and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: The information in these reports is for the purpose of informing cooperators in industry, colleagues at other universities, and others of the results of research in field crops. Reference to products and companies in these publications is for the specific information only and does not endorse or recommend that product...
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The effect of surge irrigation on onion yield and quality, irrigation efficiency, and soil nitrogen losses

Creator:: Miller, John, Shock, Clinton C., Oregon State University. Malheur Experiment Station, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: The objectives of this trial were to: 1. Compare onion yield under surge irrigation with continuous flow irrigation. 2. Estimate irrigation efficiency under surge irrigation and continuous flow irrigation. 3. Compare estimates of nitrogen leaching under surge irrigation with continuous flow irrigation.
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Observations on the effect of straw mulch on sugar beet stress and productivity

Creator:: Shock, Clinton C., Stanger, Charles E., Futter, Herb, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: Straw mulch was evaluated on a furrow-irrigated sugar beet field to determine potential benefits In Increased yield, better soil moisture status, and reduced soil erosion.
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Water savings through surge irrigation, 1994

Creator:: Shock, Clinton C., English, M. J., Mittelstadt, R. W., Shock, Byron M., Oregon State University. Malheur Experiment Station, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: Stephens winter wheat was grown using conventional furrow irrigation and surge irrigation on 12 one-half-acre plots. Both systems were operated simultaneously four times during the season. Conventional irrigation applied 26.5 ac-in/ac of water with runoff of 0.8 ac-in/ac and infiltration of 25.7 ac-in/ac. Surge irrigation applied 13.7 ac-in/ac with 0.5...
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Surge irrigation of wheat, to increase irrigation efficiency and reduce sediment loss, 1993

Creator:: Shock, Clinton C., Saunders, Lamont D., English, M. J., Mittelstadt, R. W., Shock, Byron M., Oregon State University. Malheur Experiment Station, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: Treasure spring wheat was grown using conventional furrow irrigation and surge irrigation on 12 one-half-acre plots. Both systems were operated simultaneously five times during the season. Conventional irrigation applied 24.7 ac-in of water with runoff of 5.6 ac-in and infiltration of 19.1 ac-in. Surge irrigation applied 12.0 ac-in with 1.7...
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Surge irrigation of Bliss spring wheat, 1991

Creator:: Miller, J. G., Shock, Clinton C., Stieber, Timothy D., Saunders, Lamont D., Oregon State University. Malheur Experiment Station, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: Surge irrigation of furrow-irrigated spring wheat was investigated at the Malheur Experiment Station in 1991. The project studied the feasibility of implementing surge as an irrigation management method for increasing irrigation efficiency and reducing deep percolation of irrigation water from furrow-irrigated fields in Malheur County. Surge irrigation is a process...
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Comparative cost and effectiveness of polyacrylamide and straw mulch on sediment loss from furrow irrigated potatoes

Creator:: Shock, Clint C., Zattiero, Joanna, Kantola, Kody, Saunders, Monty, Oregon State University. Malheur Experiment Station, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: Polyacrylamide and straw mulch were used to reduce soil erosion on furrow irrigated potatoes. The PAM rate started out at 1 lb/ac per irrigation, then in the second irrigation of the wheel rows the rate was reduced to 0.2 lb/ac. The rate was increased to 0.5 lb/ac for all subsequent...
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Improved irrigation efficiency and reduction in sediment loss by mechanical furrow mulching wheat

Creator:: Shock, Clinton C., Saunders, Lamont D., Shock, Byron M., Hobson, Joe H., English, M. J., Mittelstadt, R. W., Oregon State University. Malheur Experiment Station, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: Treasure spring wheat was grown on sloping ground with and without mechanically applied furrow mulching. Furrow mulching used 800 lb/ac of wheat straw. Mulched and non-mulched furrows were irrigated five times during the season receiving 483 and 19.0 and 40.9 ac-in of irrigation water, respectively. For non-mulched furrows, infiltration totaled...
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Mechanical straw mulching and reservoir tillage effects on Shepody potatoes in the Treasure Valley

Creator:: Hobson, Joe H., Jensen, Lynn, Langley, Keith, Shock, Clinton C., Stieber, Timothy D., Thornton, Mike, Jensen, Tirsa, Oregon State University. Malheur Experiment Station, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: Shepody potatoes were grown under sprinkler irrigation on sloping ground (4.2 to 8.5 percent slope) with and without mechanically applied wheat straw, grass straw, or reservoir tillage. Mechanical furrow mulching used 1,000 lbs/ac of wheat straw or grass straw. Mulched, non-mulched, reservoir-tillage, and check plots were irrigated 12 times with...
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An evaluation of mechanically applied straw mulch on furrow irrigated onions

Creator:: Shock, Clinton C., Hobson, Joe H., Banner, Jennifer, Saunders, Lamont D., Stieber, Timothy D., Oregon State University. Malheur Experiment Station, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: The potential of mechanically applied straw mulch to reduce nutrient, pesticide and sediment losses from furrow irrigated onions and increase water use efficiency was evaluated on a Nyssa silt loam with three percent slope. Nitrogen and phosphorus losses in the runoff were of particular interest, both because of their economic...
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Yield and quality of four potato cultivars in response to PAM (polyacrylamide) treatment of irrigation water

Creator:: Feibert, Erik B. G., Shock, Clinton C., Saunders, Lamont D., Oregon State University. Malheur Experiment Station, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: Russet Burbank, Shepody, Frontier Russet, and Ranger Russet potatoes were tested for their response under furrow irrigation to PAM-treated irrigation water. The use of PAM was associated with an increase in US Number One tubers for Russet Burbank and Shepody varieties.
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Effects of straw mulch and irrigation rate on soil loss and runoff

Creator:: Shock, Clinton C., Futter, Herb, Perry, Robert, Swisher, Jerry, Hobson, Joe H., Oregon State University. Malheur Experiment Station, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: A Nyssa slit loam soil was bedded for potatoes. Furrow irrigation for 11 hours at four gallons per minute on a 2.5 percent slope resulted in 17.7 tons of soil lost per acre. Soil loss was reduced to 2.8 tons per acre by the use of 790 lbs/acre of wheat...
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Treatment of soil with bright sun soil booster and polyacrylamide as soil conditioners for improved seedling emergence

Creator:: Shock, Clint C., Feibert, Erik, Saunders, Monty, Wimpy, Sally, Cox, Hillary, Oregon State University. Malheur Experiment Station, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: Surface crusting of soil after planting can result in poor emergence and reduced stands. The use of polysaccharides and polyelectrolytes for soil conditioning has been found to improve seedling emergence. This trial evaluated the use of a molasses and nutrient based soil conditioner (Bright Sun Soil Booster, Cargill Inc., Minneapolis,...
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