Author Archives: Engel

If you have been thinking about implementing Management-Intensive-Grazing, but are bit nervous or unsure how to start?  This is the training you want to attend.  You are cordially invited to attend the upcoming Lost Rivers Grazing Academy to be held … Continue reading →

USDA Announces Fall Crop Sales Closing Dates, Expansion of Multi-Peril Crop Insurance, Barley and Dry Pea Winter Protection and Availability of Forage (Alfalfa) Seed Pilot Protection SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, July 25, 2011 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers of … Continue reading →

A recent horse event in Ogden, UT may have exposed horses to EHV-1. What is Equine Herpesvirus-1 Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) is one of a large group of DNA viruses causing potentially serious disease in horses and other species. EHV-1 … Continue reading →

The Lost Rivers Grazing Academy will be held June 14-17, 2011 in Salmon, Idaho. This is a great opportunity to receive some excellent, hands-on training in grazing management and specifically in Management-intensive Grazing. Instruction will be by University of Idaho … Continue reading →

Opportunity to glean some information concerning current lamb market issues!  Join us! When: Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 p.m. What: Distance presentation by Dr. Erica Rosa of the Livestock Marketing Information Center in Denver How: Attend a participating Site (see list … Continue reading →

In the spring 2011 Field Crop Notes Newsletter, put out by Steve Orloff, Farm Advisor, with the UC-Davis Siskiyou County Cooperative Extension, there are a bunch of great articles with topics that speak to issues related to forage production in … Continue reading →

A great commentary by Ron Torell regarding stewardship of ranch resources both natural and those that make up the infrastructure of the operation! Continue reading →

When: Saturday, January 22nd 2011 Where: Blue Mountain Conference Center, 404 12th Street, La Grande, OR Schedule: 9:00 – 9:15 Workshop Introductions & Overview Rick Haines: Owner Independent Ag Network; Twin Falls, ID 9:15 – 10:00 Strategies for Beef Cow/Calf … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that the deadline for the Farm Service Agency’s NAP insurance is approaching.  NAP insurance (Noninsured Assistance Program) is available to producers for crops that do not have insurance available from other sources and includes pasture and hay … Continue reading →

New Publication–Resource for Grazing Livestock in the PNW!!!  This book is a comprehensive resource for anyone who manages livestock on pastures in the Northwest.  This 208-page book offers pasture managers information and tools to enable their pastures and their livestock … Continue reading →