Newsletters
Current and past editions of The Prompter/Rancher Review can be found here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/newsletter/prompter/rancher-review-0
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Programs for Producers:
Baker County received $100,000 from the Oregon Dept. of Agriculture to assist with grasshopper and Mormon cricket control in the 2024 year. These funds will be available to reimburse landowners and producers for their expenses in mitigating damage from such pests. Cost-share reimbursements will be available up to 75% of treatment costs, and applications are due September 27, 2024. The link to the application can be found on the Baker County website, or at this link: https://www.bakercountyor.gov/commissioners/pdfs/GrasshopperApplication2024.pdf. Additionally, ODA is asking the public to report any grasshopper and Mormon cricket outbreaks in their area. The online reporting form can be accessed here: https://oda.fyi/GHMC
The Union County Wolf Depredation Compensation Program has funds available for nonlethal deterents and compensation for losses. Information about the Union County program can be found here: https://union-county.org/union-county-wolf-depredation-compensation-program/
The Baker County Wolf Depredation Compensation Board is offering compensation for range riding to reduce conflict with wolves. Information about the range riding program can be found here: Rage_Rider_Application.pdf (bakercounty.org)
The Baker County Taylor Grazing Association is offering cost-share funds for rangeland improvement. To submit for cost-share funds bring a copy of your receipt to the OSU Extension Office in Baker City and the completed application. The application can be found here: Baker_County_Taylor_Grazing_Association_Board_Cost_Share_Application.pdf (bakercounty.org)
