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How do I get rid of the frogs on my porch?

Q: I have five frogs that sit on my porch light by my front door and eat bugs. They are a nuisance. They leave droppings on the porch and I can’t use my front door because they will jump in the house. I do not ...

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Signs and symptoms of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease

Cornell University information on what Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus is, its signs and symptoms, information on diagnosis and next steps.

Aug 2022 | Online resource

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus in Oregon

The Oregon Department of Agriculture maintains a list of confirmed RHDV2 cases and information on symptoms, prevention and how to report suspected cases.

Aug 2022 | Online resource

Can you identify the frog that's moved into my garden?

Q: I found a large frog in a planter in my backyard. He hunts there during the day and ventures out a little in the evening. My yard is totally enclosed so it stays near same area. I sent a photo to family members ...

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4-H Lamprey in the Classroom returns to Portland area after pandemic hiatus

Education is key to saving the lamprey, but no school programs were in place to get the word out to the generations that will help conserve the ancient fish.

Maureen Hosty | Jun 2022 | Impact story

Scorpions in Oregon?

Q: Hello! I would like to know more about this scorpion I found in my garden. I live near Jacksonville, up in the Griffin Creek area. We found three of these little guys. Never seen one before! Very cool. Thanks in advance!

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Avian Influenza in Oregon (Recorded)

In a recent webinar, Dr. Ryan Scholz, Oregon Department of Agriculture’s state veterinarian, provided details about the avian influenza, health concerns for people and other animals, prevention/biosecurity and the quarantines.

Melissa Fery | May 2022 | Video

Moles, voles and gophers dig the garden

Moles, voles and gophers all create tunnels and are active underground, but what they eat and the damage they cause varies. They all improve the soil by aerating it and mixing nutrients, but sometimes their habits get them in trouble with gardeners.

Kym Pokorny | May 16, 2022 | News story

Healthy streams: a family’s journey toward fish habitat restoration

This class will cover how a small woodland family northeast of Estacada embarked on a ten-year effort (ongoing) to restore their creek to improve fish habitat and allow for fish passage. Topics covered include planning, ...

David Bugni, Glenn Ahrens, Dan Stark | Apr 2022 | Video

Episode 18: Small Landowner Management

In this episode, Lauren Grand and Lindsay Reaves discuss forest management at the Bauman Family Tree Farm. Reaves lives and works on the farm with her husband Tom Bauman.

Lauren Grand, Lindsay Reaves | Apr 2022 | Podcast episode