Extension Service Site Publications

• (2023) Understanding Sugar and Nonstructural Carbohydrates in Equine Pasture and Hay High concentrations of nonstructural carbohydrates in forages can cause health problems for some horses and other domesticated equines like ponies, donkeys, and mules. Learn about the role, levels and management options of NSC in forage plants for limiting NSC intake in horses.
• (2023) OSU Hemp Newsletter Vol 3 Issue: 1 2023 In this issue, we highlight 2023-OSU hemp production research; skills to minimize beet leafhopper and beet curly top virus problems in hemp; and consideration to minimize root rot and damping-off in hemp.
• (2023) Efficient Irrigation of Perennial Forages with Wheel Lines in the Pacific Northwest Mismanaged irrigation wastes water, prevents crops from reaching their optimal yields, encourages nutrient leaching and runoff and leads to a less-than-optimal cost-to-return ratio. Efficiently managing wheel lines benefits irrigators and other community water users.
• (2023) SAS Hemp Train-the-Trainer - Introduction SAS Hemp Train-the-Trainer - Introduction
• (2023) Western Hemp Train-the-Trainer
• (2023) EEAC Keynote: Virtual Extension for a New Crop - The Oregon Hemp Growers Forum In this keynote address, Dr. Gordon Jones, assistant professor of practice in agriculture, discusses the Oregon Hemp Growers Forum - a Virtual Extension program he created to provide hemp growers with education and resources. In the talk, he covers the economic and environmental impacts of hemp production, the difference between hemp and marijuana, and the potential for hemp to be a sustainable crop. Dr. Jones also highlights the success of the Forum, with more than 350 attendees from 19 states and 6 countries.
• (2023) Experimenting on the Farm: Introduction to Experimental Design On-farm trials help growers test if promising experiment station research results can be replicated on their farms. However, these on-farm trials must be carefully planned to ensure the results are valid.
• (2022) When hemp harvest nears, it's time for preharvest testing When the hemp harvest is around the corner, it's time for growers to consider preharvest testing to ensure the crop meets the requirements for THC. Learn about Oregon's latest rules for preharvest testing.
• (2022) Planning a drought-resilient hemp crop Drought has become a fact of life for farmers throughout the West. For hemp growers, careful planning for where, when and what to plant can result in a crop that will thrive despite dry conditions.
• (2021) OSU Hemp Newsletter Vol:1 Issue: 5 2021 The fifth issue of the 2021 OSU Hemp Newsletter. In this issue, we highlight on-going OSU hemp research and extension activities from the past year. Be sure to follow the web links throughout the Newsletter for further information or to watch short videos about the projects.
• (2021) OSU Hemp Newsletter Vol:1 Issue: 4 2021 The fourth issue of the 2021 OSU Hemp Newsletter. In this issue, we discuss corn earworm treatment options available to hemp growers; syrphids role on biological control of hemp aphids; and pre-harvest testing reminders.
• (2021) OSU Hemp Newsletter Vol:1 Issue: 3 2021 The third issue of the 2021 OSU Hemp Newsletter. In this issue, we discuss corn earworm monitoring results from Southern Oregon and management strategies; steps to keep pollen out of CBD production fields; an overview of Botrytis hemp gray mold; a review of beet leafhopper concerns; and recent OSU news and updates on hemp.
• (2021) OSU Hemp Newsletter Vol:1 Issue: 2 2021 The second issue of the 2021 OSU Hemp Newsletter. In this issue, we discuss corn earworm monitoring results from Southern Oregon; Pythium root and crown rot management; a pear grower field day visit to Horn Creek Hemp; and other updates.
• (2021) OSU Hemp Newsletter Vol:1 Issue: 1 2021 The first issue of the 2021 OSU Hemp Newsletter. In this issue, we discuss how hemp producers can create corn earworm monitoring kits; reminders on careful watering of transplanted hemp; and provided recent OSU news and updates on hemp.
• (2021) Increasing the Reach of Integrated Pest Management Through Community Partnerships This publication summarizes the learner-centered education methods and community outcomes of three Extension partnerships. These projects increased the use of integrated pest management and pesticide risk reduction practices in Oregon. The insights gained from these partnerships are relevant to many subjects where educators are working with communities to make progress on shared goals.
• (2020) Soil: The Dirty Secrets of a Living Landscape Soil is a living ecosystem that includes minerals, air, water, habitat for creatures and the creatures themselves. Soil provides plants with nutrients, water, physical support and air for roots. Soil also houses macro- and microorganisms, which are nature’s prime recyclers. On a wider scale, soil plays a vital role in the global carbon cycle. Learn how to care for the soil you steward with this set of worksheets and guide, part of the Land Steward Rural Resource Guidelines series.
• (2020) Pastures: Stewarding a Working Landscape Whether you’re growing hay for market or providing forage for livestock, a healthy pasture maintains soil health, produces high yields, excludes weeds and has a positive impact on the environment. Proper management is key to a healthy pasture. Make your own pasture plan with this set of worksheets and guides from Oregon State University's Land Steward Program.
• (2022) Recordings of the Southern Oregon Hemp Growers Forum Recorded forums with OSU, ODA, and other speakers provide timely and accurate information to hemp growers in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas counties.
• (2019) Basics of Fall Cover Cropping for Hemp in Oregon With careful management, cover crops can provide multiple benefits for hemp production systems.
• (2019) What is Industrial Hemp? Industrial hemp was grown as a commodity crop for decades until it was banned in the mid-1930s. Congress decriminalized the crop in 2018, sparking interest in it among growers in Oregon, where hemp can be grown successfully. The plant's uses and restrictions, as well as many frequently asked questions, are outlined.