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Tips for livestock care in high temperatures

When experiencing a heat wave, these five tips can make a difference in caring for your livestock.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Jun 2021 | Article

OSU bridges the gap between agriculture and educators

The Summer Ag Institute is a three-credit, action-packed week-long graduate-level class that educates K-12 teachers with little or no background in agriculture.

Jun 2021 | Impact story

Using Whole Sugar Beets in Rations for Ruminant Livestock

Producers faced with an oversupply of sugar beets may consider using them as livestock feed. This practice could save livestock producers money while helping to meet the nutritional needs of their animals. Learn how much to include in livestock diets and how to process sugar beets for feed.

Ian McGregor | Jun 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Despite pandemic, county fairs and livestock shows go on for 4-H exhibitors

Oregon 4-H faculty, staff and volunteers worked throughout the spring and summer to highlight the hard work of 4-H youth exhibitors and provide a quality educational fair experience in a healthy, safe environment.

Shana Withee, Jan Williams, Elli Korthuis, Traci Reed, Dani Annala, Wendy Hein, Erin Hansell-Heideman, Jon Gandy, Amy Derby, Susan Busler, Marilee Anderson | May 2021 | Impact story

What Are Your Forages Worth?

Designed to help dairy farmers calculate the costs of homegrown forages and compare them to the costs of purchasing forages. Presents typical per-acre costs of establishing, producing, and harvesting alfalfa or grass for silage to...

Troy Downing | May 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog 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 content may even help combat parasites and increase milk production.

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

Extension helps get hay to those in need after September wildfires

Nearly 500 tons of hay were distributed throughout the affected areas during the month of October when need was imperative for feeding hungry animals.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Mar 2021 | Impact story

Mental Health on the Farm Podcast (Commodity Classic)

Mental Health on the Farm is a special podcast featuring 4 different presenters. It is produced by Commodity Classic in Partnership with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters.

Mar 2021 | Online resource

Ag State of Mind with Jason Medows (Podcasts)

Ag State of Mind focuses on mental health and how it affects those of us involved in agriculture. Jason Medows has conversations with both professionals and producers about addressing mental health in ag and how we can adequately remedy the stresses.

Mar 2021 | Online resource

TransFARMation Podcast Series

Prompted by the many sources of stress currently impacting farmers and ranchers, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Red River Farm Network have joined forces to create a new radio and podcast series called TransFARMation. The series is designed to increase awareness and reduce inhibitions about acknowledging farm stress, as well as highlight the resources available. Local farmers, ranchers and agricultural stakeholders are featured, sharing personal stories and offering a message of hope.

Mar 2021 | Online resource