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Farm managers gain knowledge in OSU Extension’s virtual Coffee Hours

The Coffee Hour conversations attracted 37-61 people each week, including farmers who manage over 34,500 acres and agronomists who make crop management recommendations on over 209,000 acres.

Christy Tanner | May 2022 | Impact story

AgriSafe: Talking Total Farmer Health (Podcast)

AgriSafe has long been a trusted voice in the health and safety of the people who feed the world, and we’re excited to bring that to you in a new format. Tune in every month to hear the latest from health and safety experts in agriculture. Together we’ll tackle the safety issues important to the producers and ag workers.

Apr 2022 | Online resource

As climate changes, interest grows in OSU Extension Dry Farming Project

The OSU Dry Farming Project continues as the go-to resource for dry farming and model for participatory climate adaptation research as growers throughout the West continue to feel the impacts of drought and seek alternatives to unreliable summer irrigation.

Amy Garrett | Apr 2022 | Impact story

OSU research results in glysophate alternatives for wheat farmers

An Oregon State University-led research team responded to the problem of glyphosate-resistant Russian thistle – a weed that infests nearly 5 million acres in the Pacific Northwest, and through four years of fieldwork, developed ...

Larry Lutcher, Judit Barroso | Apr 2022 | Impact story

Managing Salt-affected Soils for Crop Production

Salt accumulation in soil can reduce crop yields and affect soil structure. Learn how to evaluate the salts present in soils and to select appropriate management practices to maintain soil health and crop productivity.

María Isabel Zamora Re, Abigail Tomasek, Bryan G. Hopkins, Dan M. Sullivan, Linda Brewer | Apr 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fertilizing with Biosolids

Biosolids can be used to supply nutrients to crops. The nutrient content and fertilizer replacement value of biosolids and the relationship between biosolids nutrient inputs and crop removal of nutrients are ...

Dan M. Sullivan, Abigail Tomasek, Deirdre Griffin LaHue, Betsy Verhoeven, Amber Moore, Linda Brewer, Andy I. Bary, Craig G. Cogger, Biswanath Dari | Apr 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Research shows quinoa has potential to be a viable crop in Oregon

Quinoa shows great promise because there are quinoa varieties that will be well-adapted for production in different ecosystems.

Kristine Buckland | Mar 2022 | Impact story

The Economic Impact of Onion Pests in the Treasure Valley

A look at pest data for onions grown in the Treasure Valley demonstrates the yield and economic impacts of specific pests and management practices. This data can help researchers, crop consultants and those ...

Katie Murray, Isaac Sandlin, Peter Ellsworth, Paul Jepson, Al Fournier, Hang-Kwang Luh, Stuart Reitz | Mar 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

OSU hemp center leads environmental sustainability and equity efforts

Nation’s largest research center devoted to the study of hemp.

Feb 2022 | Impact story

Resilient dryland farming appropriation (RDFA) 2020 – 2021 annual report: Alternative crop trial

This report includes preliminary data for the second of a three-year study. Since this year was a record drought year, results could vary from a normal rainfall year. Finalized data and observations will be released in future as peer-reviewed studies, reports, and extension articles. For more information, please visit the RDFA project page.

Dec 2021 | Educational document