Extension Service Site Publications

• (2022) Measuring the Economic Impact of Pests and Pest Management on Cranberries in Oregon and Washington This report summarizes cranberry crop losses due to pests, diseases and weeds for a single year. The data helps producers understand the factors that contribute to losses, as well as the economic impacts of individual pests.
• (2022) How to get ewes to adopt orphan lambs Getting ewes to adopt orphan lambs requires the orphans to smell like the ewe's own brood. There are several ways to transfer the ewe's smell to the orphan and pull off a successful adoption. Here's how to do it.
• (2021) Increasing the Reach of Integrated Pest Management Through Community Partnerships This publication summarizes the learner-centered education methods and community outcomes of three Extension partnerships. These projects increased the use of integrated pest management and pesticide risk reduction practices in Oregon. The insights gained from these partnerships are relevant to many subjects where educators are working with communities to make progress on shared goals.
• (2020) Selenium Fertilization of Pastures for Improved Forage Selenium Content Mineral mixes commonly contain inorganic forms of Se that are poorly absorbed and utilized by ruminants compared with organic forms of Se. Another way to supply Se to livestock is through pasture plants. The enrichment of livestock feed crops with Se has been studied for many years in several countries. When inorganic Se is applied as fertilizer, plants convert it to the organic form, selenomethionine. This is absorbed by the animal and incorporated into tissues at a greater efficiency than inorganic forms.
• (2018) An Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan for Oregon and Washington Cranberries This publication, produced by growers, commodity group representatives, processors, university specialists, and other technical experts from the cranberry industry in Oregon and Washington, outlines major pests, current management practices, critical needs, activity timetables, and efficacy ratings of various management tools for specific pests in cranberry production. It provides a comprehensive strategic plan that addresses many integrated pest management and pest-specific critical needs for the Oregon and Washington cranberry industry.
• (2006) Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) – Silage Will Not Reduce the Toxin Poison hemlock is one of the most poisonous of plants. Silage making has been used to reduce the concentrations of toxins in a variety of crops. Poison hemlock alkaloids are found in different concentrations depending on several factors that make it virtually impossible to predict how dangerous the plant is at any given time.
• (2018) Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: Kiwifruit and Table Grapes Information on growing kiwifruit and grapes on the Oregon Coast, including site selection, soil, cultivars, planting systems, irrigation, mulching, fertilization, harvesting, renovation, and handling pests and problems.
  
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• (2018) Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: Gooseberries, Currants, and Other Minor Berry Crops Information on growing gooseberries, currants, and other minor berries on the Oregon Coast, including site selection, soil, cultivars, planting systems, irrigation, mulching, fertilization, harvesting, renovation, and handling pests and problems.
• (2018) Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: Raspberries and Blackberries Information on growing raspberries and blackberries on the Oregon Coast, including site selection, soil, cultivars, planting systems, irrigation, mulching, fertilization, harvesting, renovation, and handling pests and problems.
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• (2018) Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: Blueberries Information on growing blueberries on the Oregon Coast, including site selection, soil, cultivars, planting systems, irrigation, mulching, fertilization, harvesting, renovation, and handling pests and problems.
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• (2018) Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: Strawberries Information on growing strawberries on the Oregon Coast, including site selection, soil, cultivars, planting systems, irrigation, mulching, fertilization, harvesting, renovation, and handling pests and problems.
• (2018) Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: An Overview Includes general information on site selection, soils, irrigation, mulching, nutrient management, and other considerations specific to growing berries on the Oregon Coast.
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• (2016) Beware of Boxwood Blight! This concise publication gives useful information for homeowners, master gardeners, and professional landscapers about the boxwood blight disease: its symptoms, sanitation measures when it is discovered on a property, and preventive measures.