Field crops and forages play a crucial role for crop and livestock farmers. Here you will find information and resources relevant to Washington farmers interested in making the most of field crop and forage production.
Field corn
Corn Growth and Management, North Dakota State University Extension, 2013
Nutrient Management for Field Corn Silage and Grain, Pacific Northwest Extension Service, 2010
Western Corn Rootworm in Eastern Oregon, Idaho, and Eastern Washington (VIDEO), Oregon State University, 2014.
Silage
Silage Corn (Western Oregon), Oregon State University Extension, 2009.
Nutrient Management for Field Corn Silage and Grain, A Pacific Northwest Extension Service, 2010
Corn Silage Management, North Dakota State University Extension, 2013
Field/Silage Corn Pests
Field and Silage Corn Insect Pests and Management, Pacific Northwest Extension Service 2015
Field and Silage Corn Weed Pests and Management, Pacific Northwest Extension Service 2015
How to Manage Pests: Corn, University of California 2011.
Corn Insect Management 2015, Kansas State University 2015.
Small Grains
Growing Wheat in Western Washington. Washington State University Extension 2009.
Haymaking on the Westside, Washington State University Extension 2001.
WSU NWREC Mt. Vernon Small Grains Program Variety Trials for Western Washington, WSU, 2015.
Grain Legumes, Washington State University, 2015.
Controlling Root and Crown Diseases of Small Grain Cereals, Oregon State University, 2012.
Soft White Winter Wheat (Western Oregon), Oregon State University, 2011.
Using Seed Moisture as a Harvest Management Tool, Oregon State University, 2011.
Combatting Take-All of Winter Wheat in Western Oregon, Oregon State University, 2013.
Nitrogen Management for Hard Wheat Protein Enhancement, Oregon State University, 2013.
Fertilizer Guide: Spring Grains (Western Oregon – west of Cascades), Oregon State University, 2013.
Fertilizer Guide: Winter Wheat: in Continuous Cropping Systems (High Precipitation Zone) – Fertilizer Guide, Oregon State University Extension Service 2007.
Fertilizer Guide: Winter Wheat and Barley for Western Washington, Washington State University Extension 1976.
Fertilizer Guide: Spring Wheat, Barley and Oats for Western Washington. Washington State University Extension 1976.
Idaho Spring Barley Production Guide, University of Idaho, 2003.
Forages
Haymaking on the Westside, Washington State University Extension 2001.
Pasture and Hayland Renovation for Western Washington and Oregon, Washington State University Extension 2014.
WSU Drought Advisory: Managing Irrigated Pastures and Grass Hay Land, Washington State University Extension 2001.
Managing Dairy Grazing for More Milk and Profit, Oregon State University, 2014.
Living on the Land: Spring Pasture Essentials, Oregon State University, 2013.
Armyworms in Grass Pastures and Corn in Western Oregon, Oregon State University, 2012.
Teff: A New Warm-Season Annual Grass for Oregon, Oregon State University, 2013.
Manure Application Rates for Forage Production, Oregon State University, 2013.
Early Spring Forage Production for Western Oregon Pastures, Oregon State University, 2004.
Understanding Your Forage Test Results, Oregon State University, 2004.
Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms for Green Pastures, Clean Water, and Healthy Horses, Oregon State University, 2004.
Vegetable Fodder & Forage Crops for Livestock Production: Fodder Beets. WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS053E. 7 pages. Published April 2012.
Vegetable Fodder & Forage Crops for Livestock Production: Rutabagas. WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS054E. 5 pages. Published May 2013.
Vegetable Fodder & Forage Crops for Livestock Production: Turnips and Hybrid Turnips. WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS033E 5 pages. Published January 2012.
Vegetable fodder and forage crops for livestock production: Carrots. WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS032E 4 pages. Published January 2012.