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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Improving Calf Performance by Extending the Grazing Season with Warm Season Grasses and Brassica Forages

This is a report on a research project where the objectives were to determine whether grazing cow-calf pairs on warm season grasses and brassica pastures would extend the grazing season and positively affect calf weaning weights, feedlot performance, carcass characteristics, and ranch profitability.

By Shelby Filley, Janice Hunter | Publication

Management Strategies for Dealing with Select Poisonous Plants in Oregon

Rangeland, pastures and hay fields throughout Oregon often contain poisonous plants that are potentially dangerous to cattle and other livestock.

By Andy Hulting, Karin Neff | Publication

Grazing Management Options for Riparian Areas

Our hope is to make you better acquainted with the important functions of riparian areas on your ranch, give you some ideas on how to manage them effectively, and provide a framework for developing grazing management that incorporates these areas into your overall cattle operation.

By Dustin Johnson, | Publication

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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

Rangeland researchers advise smaller cows for better herd results

Mar 23, 2017

Larger cows not as efficient at weaning when there's not much to chew on

By Chris Branam | News Story

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