Pasture and Forages

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The Western Oregon and Washington Pasture Calendar

This publication describes—by climatic zone—perennial pasture plant growth and how management actions can affect growth, both positively and negatively. Optimal management of forages by season is the basis for the Pasture Calendar.

Gene Pirelli | Dec 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog

Nutrient Management for Pastures: Western Oregon and Western Washington

Describes nutrient management practices for pastures to produce forage as a main feed source for western Oregon and Washington livestock.

Dan Sullivan, Gene Pirelli, Amber Moore, Shelby Filley, Melissa Fery | Jan 2019 | OSU Extension Catalog

Understanding Your Forage Test Results

Assists livestock producers in using forage analysis as a management tool to improve livestock nutrition. Explains the information commonly found in most laboratory forage reports: feed, protein, carbohydrates, fat, energy, ash, minerals, pH, nitrates, RFV, and RFQ.

Shelby Filley, Sergio Arispe | Nov 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog

Pasture and Grazing Management in the Northwest

The comprehensive resource for anyone who manages livestock on pastures in the Northwest, this book offers pasture managers information and tools to enable their pastures and their livestock to reach their maximum production ...

Mylen Bohle | Jan 2010 | OSU Extension Catalog

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Land Steward online training

The OSU Land Steward online course is designed for owners of woodlands, small farms, pasture or other rural land who want to manage their property's natural resources more effectively. This is a research-based, professionally developed course.

Jun 2020 | Online Resource

Do I have poison hemlock in my pasture?

Q: I found these plants growing in my horse pastures. I plan on spraying unless someone can tell me that they are definitely not hemlock.

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Identifying forages in pasture and hay

It is important to identify the plants growing in your pasture and hayfield. This is because management of the plants, either for or against it, is specific to the type of forage or weed. This article provides resources for...

Shelby Filley | May 2020 | Article

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OSU Extension offers new resource for pasture and grazing management

Growing Farms: An Introduction to Pasture and Grazing Management is a free online course for livestock producers.

Chris Branam | May 18, 2020 | News Story

Oregonians learn homesteading at Rural Living Day

Annual event included classes ranging from composting to water rights and well-water management, and small engine maintenance to wildlife management.

Chris Branam | May 7, 2020 | News Story

Tensions lessening between rangeland fire groups and government agencies

A study led by Oregon State University finds that tensions between Rangeland Fire Protection Associations and government agencies have lessened– rapidly in Idaho and gradually in Oregon.

Chris Branam | Oct 24, 2019 | News Story

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