Pasture and Forages

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The Western Oregon and Washington Pasture Calendar

Dec 2017

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

Jan 2019

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

Nov 2016

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

Jan 2010

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 and white with color plates. Winner of the 2010 American Society for Agronomy Certificate of Excellence.

By Mylen Bohle | OSU Extension Catalog

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Bunchgrass Phenology: Using Growth Stages of Grasses as Adaptive Grazing Management Tools

Nov 2019

Livestock grazing in the high desert involves a careful balance of sustainable vegetation management in a shifting environment. Knowing which plant stages are most sensitive to grazing can help managers optimize their grazing strategy. Learn how with this photo guide to bunchgrass phenology.

By Vanessa Schroeder, Dustin Johnson | OSU Extension Catalog

Tensions lessening between rangeland fire groups and government agencies

Oct 24, 2019

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.

By Chris Branam | News Story

Be Aware of Late-Season Potential Forage Toxicities

Oct 2019

Livestock owners feeding forage need to keep in mind potential for some forage toxicity issues late this season. Nitrate and prussic acid poisoning potential associated with drought stress or frost are the main concerns to be aware of... This timely article is from Ohio State University, but is very applicable to Oregon. You can send forage samples to the lab of your ...

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Tensions lessening between rangeland fire groups and government agencies

Oct 24, 2019

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.

By Chris Branam | News Story

Solar arrays could be used as resources for plant productivity, study shows

Nov 2, 2018

Oregon State University scientists have found a resource to increase agricultural production on dry, unirrigated farmland—solar panels.

By Chris Branam | News Story

OSU researchers propose CRISPR as influencer of low genetic diversity in deadly bacteria

Oct 18, 2018

Scientists at Oregon State University have shed light on the evolutionary history of a soil-borne bacteria that is so dangerous to grazing animals it is kept behind lock-and-key to prevent its spread.

By Chris Branam | News Story

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Is smoke stunting pasture growth?

Sep 2017

I'm noting a reduction in the growth of our grass in the pasture. It has slowed down noticeably over the past month. This slowdown is more than normal due to increased temperatures of August. I was wondering if the smoke is having a filtering effect on the light that reaches the ground, particularly early to mid morning and then again towards evening. It appears the ...

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