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.

By Gene Pirelli | 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.

By Dan Sullivan, Gene Pirelli, Amber Moore, Shelby Filley, Melissa Fery | 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.

By Shelby Filley, Sergio Arispe | 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 potentials. Seventeen chapters proceed from planning to budgeting. Black...

By Mylen Bohle | OSU Extension Catalog

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Southern Oregon Research & Extension Center Forage Species Demonstration Plot Map

Here is the map of the species planted in the SOREC Forage Demonstration Plots. Come visit 569 Hanley Rd in Central Point and check out forage species which can be grown in the region. Questions? Contact Gordon Jones - SOREC General Agriculture Extension

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Greener Pastures: Improving Forage Production

Every summer we see many of our fields dry up and turn brown. We think about the previous season’s forage and wonder if we could have done better. The anticipation of fall rains brings thoughts of improving on what we have. What should we do?

By Shelby Filley, | Article

Grass is King: Protect the Crown

The largest agricultural commodity in Oregon is grass. We grow grass for lawns, turf, pastures, hay, straw, and seed for home use and export. Forages (grasses and legumes) are an important source of livestock feed, and because our area has a high production capacity, we have a competitive advantage over other parts of the world that depend heavily on imported hay and grains to raise livestock. Our forage is a renewable resource – but only if we manage it correctly.

By Shelby Filley, | Article

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