Extension Service Site Publications

• (2024) Comparison of stem and fiber yield: Industrial hemp varietal trial Industrial hemp grows rapidly, with less irrigation water and fewer chemicals than cotton. Some varieties of hemp produce more fiber than others. This study looked at the yields of five hemp cultivars.
• (2024) Integrated Pest Management Guidelines and Biocontrol of Cereal Leaf Beetle in the Pacific Northwest For years, a small wasp has helped control the cereal leaf beetle, a pest of grass and cereal grains. But now beetle numbers are climbing. Here are some options to reduce this pest's impact on crops.
• (2018) Teff Grass for Forage: Nitrogen and irrigation requirements Teff is an ancient grain, made popular recently as more growers turn to teff for its high yields of high-quality hay. New research outlined here shows that teff requires less nitrogen fertilizer and irrigation water than comparable forage crops. Learn how much to apply and when to apply it.
• (2021) Teff: A New Warm-Season Annual Grass for Oregon Describes characteristics and growing requirements of teff (Eragrostis tef [Zucc.], Poaceae) as a hay and forage crop in Oregon. Discusses hay quality and use; yields and varieties; and how to plant, fertilize, irrigate, cultivate, and harvest teff.
• (2010) Efficient Lawn Irrigation in the Intermountain West Proper irrigation, despite being one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy lawn, is the most often overlooked variable in lawn care. This publication describes common turfgrass species, soil water holding capacity, irrigation scheduling, and management practices to optimize irrigation efficiency.