Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B invasive weed. It is believed to […]
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Spring Pasture Management Video
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a wide range of support for horse owners in Clackamas County. The following horse pasture video gives you a good idea of some of the […]
Prepare Now for Mud and Rain Season!
Fall has officially arrived. Soon we’ll be firmly immersed in rain and mud season. Landowners with livestock face additional challenges once the Oregon rains arrive in full. Muddy pastures and paddocks can cause […]
Equipment Rental Program Adds New No-Till Drill
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has added a new no-till drill to it’s collection of farm implements available to local agricultural producers through the Equipment Rental Program. The District had two […]
Now is the Time to Prepare Fall Pastures
As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root growth and work to store carbohydrates in the lower 3-4 inches of the stem. Anything that hinders these two […]
Videos for Horse Owners and Pasture Managers
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has three videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management. They are quick and informative! Did your dream of weed-free, lush pasture turn into weedy, […]
Horse Pasture Management Video
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a wide range of support for horse owners in Clackamas County. The following horse pasture video gives you a good idea of some of the […]
Protect Your Horses from “Pasture Bullies”
Tansy Ragwort is the toxic weed of the moment. It’s bright yellow flower can been seen throughout our rural areas. In many places, however, good neighbors and land managers are out there pulling […]
Fall Fertilizer Option for Dry Years
This has been an unusual weather year. Endless rain this spring turned into a hot and dry summer that did not want to step aside to let fall rain and cooler temperatures mark […]
