grazing

Oregon’s unprecedented wildfire season has had a big impact on the agricultural community; and it’s still unknown how much federal help is coming.  Governor Tina Kotek said the full economic impact of this wildfire season on Oregon’s agriculture community isn’t yet known.   “I’m trying to get out t...

The legislative session in all three states wrapped up months ago, and even Congress is on their August recess.  But despite this quite time of year, local Ag groups are keeping a close eye on issues or potential issues from the state of federal level.  Cameron...

A study from the USDA’s ARS confirmed the value of livestock grazing as a tool to protect western rangelands from wildfires.  The Public Lands Council, which represents ranchers who hold federal grazing permits, hailed the research as more proof of the important role livestock grazing plays in protecting our natural resources.   “In a ...

In June, Charles and Heather Maud, ranchers from South Dakota, were individually indicted on charges of theft of government property.  The couple are accused of stealing and modifying a United States Forest Service grazing allotment that consists of about 25 acres.  The Mau...

Farm operations in Oregon have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires.  To help, the NRCS-Oregon technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these wildfire events.   A total of $2 million of FY24 funds have newly been made available to support producers in wildfire recovery. Producer...

The 17th annual Three Rivers Grazing Conference sponsored by University of Idaho Extension will take place Tuesday, March 28th, in Lewiston, ID. Meranda Small with UI Extension said after hitting the pause button because of COVID-19, they had a variety of people reach out, asking that the all-day conference returns.  ...

It’s important to figure out if a deworming program is working as it should.  Routine diagnostic testing can help producers figure out what’s working.   “We can find out where you are as a baseline for your individual operation, and then also be able to measure whether or not the expected performance or efficacy of your deworming program is at the level you would like," noted Dr. D.L. Step, p

It’s not too early to think about spring deworming options.  Being prepared for the upcoming parasite season can set your operation up for long-term success.  Dr. Dan Cummings, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer-Ingelheim, said there are several things producers need to consider when choosing a deworming product.   “I thi...

Data published this week by ERS shows rotational grazing adoption varies by region.  Rotational grazing is a management practice in which livestock are cycled through multiple fenced grazing areas to manage forage production, forage quality, animal health, and environmental quality.  In a re...

For many stretches across the Pacific Northwest, the past couple of years have been hot and dry.  And while those conditions have taken a toll on pasture lands across the region, Jeff Clark, Pasture Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience, said proper planning will help ensure those pastures are ready for the heart upcoming season.   “...