Agriculture Business

Fencing is an integral part of a livestock or equine operation, and very important for the safety and welfare of animals and producers. This publication provides information to aid producers in making ...

Bill Jepson farms in northeastern Oregon, in an area receiving 12 inches or less of annual precipitation. In this publication, Bill Jepson discusses his operation’s strategy for flex cropping to make ...

Vegetative filter strips are planted strips of land that typically have grasses to act as a filter to catch and filter pollutants out of runoff water. Use of vegetative filter strips are considered a ...

Lavender is becoming a popular crop, especially in the Pacific Northwest, with its many uses ranging from fresh and dried floral arrangements to crafts and aromatherapy. Lavender oil is a staple of the cosmetics and industrial fragrance industries. This publication identifies lavender varieties; discusses factors in growing lavender; describes harvest, processing, and oil distillation methods; and examines marketing strategies for the small-farm lavender grower.

Lavender is becoming a popular crop, especially in the Pacific Northwest, with its many uses ranging from fresh and dried floral arrangements to crafts and aromatherapy. Lavender oil is a staple of the cosmetics and industrial fragrance industries. This publication identifies lavender varieties; discusses factors in growing lavender; describes harvest, processing, and oil distillation methods; and examines marketing strategies for the small-farm lavender grower.

Reality indicates good quality hay can be produced on the west side of Washington State with proper knowledge, skills, equipment, storage, and perhaps a bit of luck. Aside from luck, this publicaiton ...

In 2006, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared that the pesticide azinphos-methyl (AZM) cannot be used in apple production after September 30, 2012. While it provides important pest ...

Renewable fuels are fast-becoming the standard for the US, especially after the introduction of federal mandates in 2007. By 2022, 36 billion gallons of fuel must come from renewable sources.

Biodegradable mulch (BDM) is a little-known, newer, and innovative alternative to polyethylene mulch. Find out more about this mulching system here. ...