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linda.brewer [at] oregonstate.edu

Office: 541-737-1408

Agricultural & Life Sciences

Agricultural & Life Sciences 4039

2750 SW Campus Way

2750 SW Campus Way

Corvallis, OR 97331

Technical Writer and Project Manager

I manage multiple research grants in the College of Agricultural Sciences, including:

Sustainable Spotted Wing Drosophila Specialty Crop Research Initiative (USDA-NIFA Specialty Crop Research Initiative) for the Walton Lab at Oregon State University.
Genomic Tools, Genomic Resources, and Outreach to Expand US Hazelnut Production (USDA-NIFA Specialty Crop Research Initiative) for the Mehlenbacher Lab at Oregon State University.
CESU for the Soil Health Extension Series (USDA NRCS) for the Sullivan Lab at Oregon State University.

I serve as a technical writer for faculty throughout the College of Agricultural Sciences, and especially work with those who do not write English as a first language.

I am the faculty and administrative liaison for Digital Measures in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Oregon State University Extension Service.

At OSU

Affiliated with:

Horticulture

Headquarters:

OSU Main Campus

Career Links:

Department of Horticulture

Spotted Wing Drosophila

Organic Agriculture Program

Tree Fruits and Nuts

Berry Crops Production Systems

Maturity and stability evaluation of composted yard debris

Courses Taught:

HORT 599 Research Ethics

Professional Accomplishments

Professional Affiliations:

Soil Science Society of America

Education:

University of Missouri, 1974, BA Speech Communications and Human Behavior

Oregon State University, 2001, MS Soil Science

Service:

Membership, Benton County Solid Waste Advisory Committee

My Awards

My Publications

Outreach and Extension

Extension Service Site Publications

(2023) Testing strips for soil acidity?
(2022) Walnut leaves: Safe for composting?
(2016) Cómo evaluar y reducir el peligro del plomo en los huertos y jardines Esta publicación está diseñada para ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas a evaluar y manejar el peligro del plomo en su paisaje o jardín.
(2022) Suppressing Spotted-wing Drosophila Egg-laying with Micro-sprinkler Insecticide Application in Highbush Blueberry Micro-sprinkler application of certain pesticides suppresses spotted-wing drosophila in highbush blueberries. However, those same pesticides applied by backpack sprayers provide better control.
(2022) Suppressing Spotted-wing Drosophila Egg-laying with Micro-sprinkler Insecticide Application in Highbush Blueberry
(2014) Cherry rootstocks for the modern orchard Cherry growers today have the advantage of many fully- or semi-dwarfing rootstocks that offer precocity, allow for high-density plantings and bring a faster return on investment.
(2022) Spotted-wing Drosophila, Relative Rankings and Seasonal Strategies for Insecticide Use Researchers around the country have ranked the effectiveness of the most-used pesticides to control spotted-wing drosophila populations in the field. These recommendations are focused on controlling immature and adult life stages of SWD.
(2022) Spotted-wing Drosophila, Relative Rankings and Seasonal Strategies for Insecticide Use
(2020) Estimating Plant-Available Nitrogen Release from Cover Crops Cover crops reduce soil erosion, improve soil tilth and increase soil biological activity. A key benefit of cover crops is their ability to supply plant-available nitrogen (PAN) for the following crop. But to take advantage of this benefit, you need to know how to predict the PAN value of the cover crop.
(2017) Nutrient Management for Sustainable Vegetable Cropping Systems in Western Oregon This comprehensive guide to managing soil nutrients for vegetable production in Western Oregon is the result of more than 30 years of research. Learn about soil pH, soil biology, how to balance nutrients and more.
(2003) Improving Garden Soils with Organic Matter Soil organic matter is important to good plant performance. Adding organic matter can improve any soil, no matter how compacted. Learn how to check your soil for organic matter and improve its quality with amendments.
(2022) Managing Salt-affected Soils for Crop Production Salt accumulation in soil can reduce crop yields and affect soil structure. Learn how to evaluate the salts present in soils and to select appropriate management practices to maintain soil health and crop productivity.
(2021) Silage Corn Nutrient Management Guide for Western Oregon Silage corn is an excellent feed for dairy cattle because of its high dry-matter yield, energy content and palatability, especially when supplemented by other feed. This guide addresses silage corn produced in western Oregon with conventional tillage or by direct seeding using a no-till drill.
(2021) Chicken Tractors: Moveable Flocks Help Manage Orchard Pests
(2021) Pest Alert: Spotted Lanternfly is an Invasive Insect That May Impact Oregon
(2021) Will mushroom or worms help remediate herbides?
(2021) Testing and Tracking the Spread of Grapevine Red Blotch Virus in Oregon Vineyards
(2020) Pacific Northwest Watermelon Production East of the Cascades
(2020) Nonlethal Bird Deterrent Strategies: Methods for reducing fruit crop losses in Oregon
(2020) Baseline Soil Nitrogen Mineralization: Measurement and Interpretation
(2020) Can you clarify plastic and styrofoam recyling?
(2020) Nutrient and Soil Health Management for Sweet Corn (Western Oregon)
(2019) Biocontrol of Spotted-wing Drosophila
(2019) Potential Impacts of Irrigation on Biocontrol of Spotted-Wing Drosophila
(2019) Monitoring Techniques for Spotted-wing Drosophila
(2019) Improved Chemical Control Strategies for Spotted-wing Drosophila
(2019) Optimizing Chemical Control of Spotted-wing Drosophila
(2019) Noncrop Host Plants Used by Spotted-wing Drosophila
(2019) Host Range and Characteristics Affecting Fruit Susceptibility to Spotted-wing Drosophila
(2019) Cultural Control Strategies to Manage Spotted-wing Drosophila
(2019) How Seasons Affect Population Structure, Behavior and Risk on Spotted-wing Drosophila
(2019) Soil Organic Matter as a Soil Health Indicator: Sampling, Testing and Interpretation
(2019) Plain Talk about Soils and Soil Chemistry Presentation on soil chemistry and related soil topics.
(2017) Advanced Composting for Beginners Presentation on successful composting.
(2019) Compost tumbler suggestions?
(2019) OSU Organic Fertilizer & Cover Crop Calculator: Predicting Plant-available Nitrogen
(2019) Is anaerobic compost tea useful, any tips?
(2018) Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Information and resources about monitoring, identification, and management of spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive fruit fly.
(2019) Understanding and Preventing Sweet Cherry Fruit Cracking
(2019) Soil Nitrate Testing for Willamette Valley Vegetable Production
(2021) Biosolids in Dryland Cropping Systems
(2018) Interpreting Compost Analyses
(2018) Grass clippings too toxic to compost?
(2018) Sustainable Hazelnut Production: Filbertworm Control by Mating Disruption
(2018) Are fireplace ashes good for my soil?
(2017) How can I turn my garden into compost?
(2017) Nutrient Management for Sustainable Vegetable Cropping Systems in Western Oregon
(2016) Maggots in my compost?
(2016) Green Pea Nutrient Management Inland Northwest -- east of the Cascades
(2016) How to Monitor for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Specialty Crops
(2015) I have some rogue veggies from my compost, should I eat the rascals?
(2019) Noncrop Host Plants of Spotted Wing Drosophila in North America
(2015) Biological Control of Black Vine Weevil Larvae in Cranberry
(2007) Understanding the Link Between Farmers' Market Size and Management Organization
(2014) How to Recognize Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Damage in Commercial Hazelnuts
(2014) Distribution and Monitoring of Grape Mealybug: A Key Vector of Grapevine Leafroll Disease in Oregon
(2014) Evaluating Compatibility of Horticultural Oils and Sulfur with Vineyard IPM
(2013) Agricultural Composting and Water Quality
(2021) Silage Corn Nutrient Management Guide for Western Oregon
(2021) Postharvest Soil Nitrate Testing for Manured Grass and Silage Corn (West of the Cascades)
(2006) When Things Don't Work: Some Insights into Why Farmers' Markets Close
(2008) Tools for Rapid Market Assessments
(2020) Estimating Plant-Available Nitrogen Release from Cover Crops
(2016) Recognize the Symptoms and Causes of Stunted Growth in Vineyards
(2017) Analytical Laboratories Serving Oregon
(2016) Reducing Lead Hazard in Gardens and Play Areas
(2007) Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms in Central and Eastern Oregon
(2019) Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms in Western Oregon and Western Washington
(2003) Improving Garden Soils with Organic Matter
(2014) Should shady composting look to the sunny side of life?
(2013) Too Cold to Compost?

I am the faculty and administrative liaison for Digital Measures for Oregon State University Extension and the College of Agricultural Science.

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