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Pastures and Forages
Stephen Ward
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Foxtail Control in Pastures and Hayground
Foxtail is a problematic grass in pastures and hayground, and infestations need immediate attention. Small infestations of foxtail should be spot treated, while larger infestations require whole pasture renovation. This informational paper describes proper foxtail management and control in a forage setting.
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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.
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Testing Hay
This article explains the different ways of testing hay for livestock consumption. It includes information about analyses, labs and lab methods too.
OSU Extension Catalog
Teff Grass for Forage: Nitrogen and irrigation requirements
Teff is an ancient grain, made popular recently as more growers turn to teff for its high yields of high-quality hay. New research outlined here shows that teff requires less nitrogen fertilizer and irrigation water than comparable forage crops. Learn how much to apply and when to apply it.Latest Resources
OSU Extension Catalog
Applying Adaptive Grazing Management
Grazing management requires flexibility to adapt to ever-changing climatic conditions, and changes in grazing management for public lands may be required because of endangered or threatened species. In adaptive grazing management, grazing decisions are evaluated in a continuous loop by using...
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IPM Insect Pests of Wheat
Presentation by Steve Van Vleet, Washington State University, Whitman County Extension
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OSU researchers propose CRISPR as influencer of low genetic diversity in deadly bacteria
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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.
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Rangeland researchers advise smaller cows for better herd results
Mar 23, 2017
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New OSU leaders appointed at eastern Oregon’s agricultural research stations
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