Extension Service Site Publications

• (2024) Optimum irrigation for CBD-type hemp plants in the field This article discusses irrigation recommendations for hemp grown for cannabinoid production (CBD type), but not hemp types bred for grain or fiber production.
• (2023) OSU hemp crop production research update
• (2022) 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.
• (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.
• (2019) Soft White Winter Wheat (Western Oregon) Nutrient Management Guide Gives nutrient and lime recommendations for soft white winter wheat in western Oregon. Also discusses: impact of diseases, such as take-all root rot, on crop yield; planting in poorly drained soil; soils and settings for wheat production; fall and spring nutrient management; and postharvest evaluation of nitrogen. Includes sources of further information and an overview of the history of related research in western Oregon.
• (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.