Pasture Irrigation and Fencing Resources for Small Farms

Publications and articles informing the public about how to properly irrigate and fence in forage pastures.

Fencing

17 Mistakes To Avoid With Electric Fencing

A list of common mistakes fence builders should know about before tackling the task of building a fence.

Waybe Burleson | Mar 2018 | Online resource

Planning & Building Fences on the Farm

Many innovations have occurred in the fencing industry in recent years, giving producers an array of options for fences to confine and protect livestock. Whether used as permanent, periphery boundaries, temporary pasture dividers or to encircle a house, fences need careful planning and construction for efficient usefulness, long life and low maintenance.

Michael J. Buschermohle, James B. Wills, W. Warren Gill, Clyde D. Lane | Sep 2018 | Online resource

Paddock Design, Fencing, and Water Systems for Controlled Grazing

Interest in controlled grazing is increasing throughout the United States. Controlled grazing systems are economically feasible and are now more easily managed because of developments in fencing and water technology. This publication covers some of the basics of paddock design and current fencing and water technology. Paddock design needs to be based on landscape, land productivity, water availability and the number and types of animals in the system. Water systems are more complex and expensive than fencing systems. Producers need to understand all the technology available before establishing a grazing system. A good way to explore the technology is to order catalogs from companies that sell fencing or water systems.

Ron Morrow, Alice Beetz, Lee Rinehart | Apr 2009 | Online resource

Irrigation

Drip Irrigation: An Introduction

Discusses the advantages of drip irrigation and how it can help growers use water efficiently. Covers basic concepts related to components and design as well as management considerations such as placement of the tape, timing and rates, maintenance, and adjustments to fertilizer rates.

Clinton Shock | Mar 2013 | OSU Extension Catalog

Strategies for Efficient Irrigation Water Use

Provides suggestions for ways to conserve irrigation water. Explains how to use the AgriMet crop water use charts. Provides general guidelines for irrigation methods, timing, and soil management.

Clinton Shock | Mar 2013 | OSU Extension Catalog

Irrigating pastures

Irrigating pastures can provide livestock with nutrition long into summer. Learn to monitor soil moisture to determine when to irrigate and how much water to apply.

Mylen Bohle | Jul 2007 | Article

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