Extension Service Site Publications

• (2009) Garden and Cooking Series: Managing Common Insect and Plant Diseases Growing food in short growing seasons like Klamath County can be a challenge. Learn from experts at Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center how to be successful--from growing "starts" to cooking garden vegetables.
• (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.