grazing

Oklahoma State University multi-disciplinary scientists are teaming up to research how cover crops can improve the environmental impacts of cattle foraging.   “We need to find new approaches to beef cattle production systems that are economically beneficial to producers, and ideally, would have an environmental benefit as well,” said Andrew Foote, associate professor in the OSU Department of Anim

With spring turnout just around the corner, the parasites lurking in your pastures are gearing up to invade your herd. To protect your cattle and your bottom line,   Dr. David Shirbroun, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim, said a great grazing program starts with asking your veterinarian key questions about sustainable parasite management.  It’s im...

Over the years, a string of U.S. Supreme Court cases have stated that no rancher’s livestock may “trespass” upon federally managed lands without authorization to graze.  Yet even in “fence-out” states, the courts have held that the federal government is not required to fence their property.   Despite there being a long lin...

Many in the Ag community applauded the House's recent passage of two land management bills; the ACRES Act and the Fix Our Forests Act.    Supporters say the Fix Our Forests Act will: Simplify and expedite environmental reviews for forest management projects without reducing environmental standards. End needless delays to forest manage ... Read More ...

The January Cattle on Feed Report will be released on Friday, January 24th.  Dr. Lee Schulz, chief economist with Ever.ag, said it’s an important report for the cattle industry.   “That'll give us that next estimate. That's an important repor...

The American Lamb Board’s 2025 program includes workshops and summits aimed at equipping sheep producers with the necessary tools and resources to profitably grow their operations.  They’re encouraging producers to begin planning their year by discovering more about several upcoming opportunities, including six targeted grazing workshops on the 2025 schedule.   The rap...

New research conducted in Eastern Oregon shows strategically grazing cattle could reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.  Oregon State University Extension’s Sergio Arispe has spent a lot of time studying invasive weeds in Malheur County.   “Invas...

The first major federal legislation to preserve the Owyhee Canyonlands in eastern Oregon recently received a big boost.  Oregon Senator Ron Wyden says his bill passed the Senate last week, with the help of a Wyoming Republican who was also looking for support for his own land-use legislation.   “...

When it comes to the evolving feeder calf market, one industry expert says nutrition is just as important in the minds of buyers as genetics and health protocols.  Ted Perry, cattle nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition, said value-added programs highlighting nutrition, specifically mineral nutrition, benefit the calves both in the short- and the long-term.  He adde...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and permittees have partnered to use virtual fencing technology to improve grazing management across the central portion of the state.  Fish and Wildlife’s Chad Edison said they use base stations, similar to GPS towers, as well as radio collars on all the grazing cows.   “You t...