pasture conditions

Most livestock producers would love to see half or more of their grazing lands in good to excellent condition this time of year, but nationally over the last couple of weeks, pasture conditions have been steadily heading downwards.  USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said nationally, pasture and range conditions are 35% good to excellent, which has held steady.  But unf...

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.   “...

When it comes to the latest U.S. Pastures and Rangeland Conditions, modest improvements were reported nationwide.  USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said the final ratings of August show 46% of pastures across the country are very poor to poor, which is about a 3% drop from the week earlier.   “...

Oregon State University and NRCS will host a workshop next week focused on pasture soil health, regenerative ag and much more.  Scott Duggan with OSU Extension and Stephanie Payne, with NRCS will host the workshop at Rocking Double K Ranch at 285 SW 59th Street, Redmond, OR.  Class topics...

There was only a slight improvement in the poor to very poor ratings of pasture and rangeland conditions nationwide in the most recent USDA numbers. "49% very poor to poor, that is down a point from the previous week and there is no change in rangeland and pastures rated good to excellent," said USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey.  "S...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says pasture and rangeland conditions have improved nationwide. "As of the weekending June 5th, the number for a very port of poor ratings improves 3% points from 46 to 43%.  Meanwhile, the good to excellent ratings increasing four percentage points from 24 to 28%.  So ...

It is the lowest US pasture and rangeland conditions in the 21st century. "This breaks the record that was set just last year.  And previously our lowest spring pattern rangeland conditions occurred in the wake of the great 2012 drought in the Spring of 2013." ...

This year's last look at pasture and rangeland conditions reflects the impact of the drought across the northern plains and the west. "Even though soil moisture has improved, it does take a considerable amount of time to recover," said USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey ...

When it comes to poor pasture and rangelands conditions, Montana is the leader nationwide. "We see quite a long list of states running anywhere from 70 to 85% very poor to poor.  That list includes all three Pacific Coast states; Washington, Oregon, California. Alo ...

USDA Meteorologist, Brad Rippey, said much like the small grains, pasture and rangeland across the region have been hit hard by the drought and hot temperatures. "Generally speaking we continue to see deterioration across the Northwestern part of the country ...