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What is the optimum spacing for hemp plants?

What is the optimum number of hemp plants per acre? The answer depends on what it's being grown for. Fewer plants produce more prized colas or clusters of buds, while denser plantings yield more extractable cannabinoid.

Richard Roseberg | Jun 2022 | Article

The First Evaluation of the ‘WieSEL’ Integrated Plot Combine Grain Yield System

A study of the WeiSEL, manufactured by Zurn Harvesting of Germany, shows that the new plot combine yield measurement system is a less expensive and reliable alternative to manual yield collection methods.

Christina Hagerty, Duncan Kroese, Grayson Namdar, Larry Lutcher, Chuntao Yin | Jun 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

New rotational crops increase economic viability for Lower Columbia Basin farmers

Ruijun Qin, an Oregon State University Extension Service soil scientist and assistant professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences, started a research project to uncover opportunities for viable rotational crops to use with onions and potatoes.

Ruijun (Ray) Qin | May 2022 | Impact story

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