Why manage manure? There are several reasons! Manure can affect your operation in good and bad ways, and it can impact other people and creatures. The following is from Tips on Land & Water Management for […]
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Pretty but Deadly: Tansy Ragwort
The bright yellow flowers of Tansy Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) may provide a striking view, but don’t let the looks fool you. This invasive weed is deadly to many grazing animals. Tansy ragwort contains alkaloids that are […]
Top Ten Tips to Give Weeds the Brush-off
The term “weeds” is commonly used to refer to any undesirable plants, but fails to describe the onslaught of non-native invasive plants we see transforming our landscape today. More than just a gardener’s dilemma, invasive weeds […]
Everything You Need to Know About…Rural Fences
Got animals? Got neighbors? Then you need fences! Join Clair Klock and Kenn Evans as they review aspects of good country fencing. High-tensile New Zealand fencing is demonstrated, along with electric fencing and various woven wire […]
Last Chance to Register: Train Livestock to Eat Weeds!
Registration closes this Friday (August 17th) so take action today to participate in this unique workshop for livestock owners! Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a unique solution to weed control for organic […]
