Agronomy & Commercial Agriculture

The Southern Oregon Research & Extension Center provides research-based answers and technical support around most aspects of agronomy and commercial agriculture in Jackson and Josephine counties.

Classes and technical support

The SOREC commercial program offers non-credit classes and one-on-one technical assistance on a range of commercial agriculture subjects with a particular focus on:

Pasture & Forage Management
Hemp Production
Pesticide Stewardship
Crop Nutrition & Soil Fertility

Photo by Gordon Jones (Cropped from original)

Upcoming Events

Apr 1 - Oct 26

Beginning Farmer Education Event Series

Online

Jul 28

Climate Resilience: Plants and People

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Central Point, OR

Jul 30 - Nov 26

Hemp Growers Monthly Meetings

Central Point, OR

Aug 7

Regenerative Gardening: Bringing the Life and Joy Back to Your Garden

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDT Online

See more events

Photo by Gordon Jones

Middle Rogue Pesticide Stewardship Partnership

The Middle Rogue Pesticide Stewardship Partnership (MRPSP) is a cooperative, non-regulatory partnership among state and local organizations and pesticide applicators to monitor surface water in the Bear Creek basin for pesticide contamination and to provide education and technical assistance to applicators to reduce off-target pesticide movement.

Visit the MRPSP Website

Recordings of the Southern Oregon Hemp Growers Forum

Learn more about the Southern Oregon Hemp Growers Forum and view the recordings on a wide range of topics from past sessions.

Learn more

Credit: Gordon Jones (Cropped from original)

Useful Soil Resources

A Guide to Collecting Soil Samples for Farms and Gardens

Laboratory soil tests help you develop your soil and increase crop production by providing information on available nutrient content. Soil testing helps you select the correct kind and amount of fertilizer and ...

Melissa Fery, Jeff Choate, Elizabeth Murphy | Nov 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Soil Test Interpretation Guide

This publication provides an overview of soil testing and general guidelines for interpreting soil test results for nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, calcium, magnesium, boron, zinc, copper, manganese, iron, ...

Donald A. Horneck, Dan M. Sullivan, Jim Owen, John M. Hart | Jul 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Useful Pasture & Forage Resources

Pasture and Hayland Renovation for Western Washington and Oregon

This publication is designed to help you achieve a successful forage seeding whether you’re a beginning or experienced forage producer. It’s divided into sections so you can focus on the information you need, whether this is basic species facts and seeding methods, or just a list of the latest recommended cultivars. It contains recommendations for seed mixes and seeding techniques on pasture and hayland based on soils, climate, and intended use of the area.

Steve Fransen, Marty Chaney | Jan 2014 | Online resource Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Nutrient Management for Pastures: Western Oregon and Western Washington

Describes nutrient management practices for pastures to produce forage as a main feed source for western Oregon and Washington livestock.

Amber Moore, Gene Pirelli, Shelby Filley, Steve Fransen, Dan M. Sullivan, Melissa Fery, Tom Thomson | Jan 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pasture and Grazing Management in the Northwest

The comprehensive resource for anyone who manages livestock on pastures in the Northwest, this book offers pasture managers information and tools to enable their pastures and their livestock to reach their maximum ...

Glenn E. Shewmaker, Mylen Bohle | Jan 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Browse related Extension resources

Browse all OSU Extension resources by topic. Or search for resources.

OSU Extension Service

Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center