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Irrigating pastures

Irrigating pastures can provide livestock with nutrition long into summer. Learn to monitor soil moisture to determine when to irrigate and how much water to apply.

Mylen Bohle | Jul 2007 | Article

As western Oregon climate changes, Extension specialist tests forages for resilience

In 2022, Shayan Ghajar planted randomized blocks of annual forages and evaluated them for yield and nutritive value and also set out to determine the best sowing dates and growing conditions.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 16, 2023 | News story

Pastures: Stewarding a Working Landscape

Whether you’re growing hay for market or providing forage for livestock, a healthy pasture maintains soil health, produces high yields, excludes weeds and has a positive impact on the environment. Proper management...

Clint Nichols, Gordon B. Jones | Dec 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

What’s that moss doing in my pasture?

When moss grows in pastures, it's usually a sign of a deeper problem. Permanently getting rid of moss requires addressing the underlying problem, whether that's the condition of the soil or too much shade.

Melissa Fery | Mar 2007 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Pasture Principles for Smaller Acreages

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines pasture as “land used for livestock grazing that is managed to provide feed value and maintain or improve soil, water, and vegetative resources.” The goal of this publication is to help you become a better pasture manager and to address the most common concerns of Idahoans interested in improving their pasture conditions.

Kenneth Hart, Randall Brooks, James Church | Sep 2023 | Online resource

Introduction to Pasture and Grazing Management in Western Oregon

Farmers and ranchers new to pasture management in the Pacific Northwest can learn the basics of establishing and maintaining a productive pasture for their livestock.

Melissa Fery, David Hannaway, David Chaney, Maud Powell, Garry Stephenson | Dec 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Dairy Grazing for More Milk and Profit

This publication covers how pasture grows, understanding grazing systems, and forage quality. It also covers advanced tools for managing high-intensity grazing systems, such as the feed wedge (also called pasture wedge or grazing wedge).

Troy Downing, David Hannaway, Brianna Randow, Pete Berry, Xiumei Yang | Nov 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms in Central and Eastern Oregon

This publication presents a system for managing horses, pastures, and manure that will make your farm safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. It is intended for horse farms from 1 to 10 acres in the high dry regions of eastern and central Oregon.

Garry Stephenson, David Hannaway, Mylen Bohle, Linda Brewer, Ellen Hammond, Cory Parsons, Peter Schreder, Melissa Fery | Nov 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Spring Pasture Essentials

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on essential management practices for maintaining a high-quality, productive pasture and healthy livestock. Primarily directed ...

Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Mar 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Birdsfoot Trefoil in Irrigated Pastures: Northern Great Basin Pasture Systems Can Benefit From Legume Interseeding

Nitrogen-deficient pastures in the West can benefit from the addition of alternative legumes to complement existing grasses. Birdsfoot trefoil is a highly palatable legume that doesn't cause bloat. Its condensed tannin...

Fara Brummer, Serkan Ates, David Hannaway | Apr 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)