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Comment Period Extended on Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking
Comment Period Extended on Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking
Comment Period Extended on Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking
The USDA says it’s extending the comment period on the proposed “Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act” by five weeks.  The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association welcomed the extension while urging USDA to proceed in a deliberate manner.    “While we appreciate th...
ODFW Crews Called To 8th Depredation In Two Weeks
ODFW Crews Called To 8th Depredation In Two Weeks
ODFW Crews Called To 8th Depredation In Two Weeks
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife investigators were called to a depredation in the Balm Creek area of Baker County over the weekend. On Saturday morning, 05/07/22, a livestock producer found an injured calf while moving cattle in a 1000-acre public land allotment ...
First 2022 Wolf Depredation Reported In SW Oregon
First 2022 Wolf Depredation Reported In SW Oregon
First 2022 Wolf Depredation Reported In SW Oregon
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials have confirmed the first wolf depredation of 2022. Investigators were called to a mortally wounded 225-pound calf on privately owned timber land in Jackson County. ODFW says the calf died shortly after being found ...
ODFW Called To Union County Depredation
ODFW Called To Union County Depredation
ODFW Called To Union County Depredation
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed another depredation in Union County. Investigators were called out to a Forest Service allotment on Tuesday where they found a dead seven-month old, 500 pound calf. A majority of the organs, and some tissue had been consumed, but the carcass otherwise was intact ...
ODFW Investigating Two Wolf Depredations In Jackson County
ODFW Investigating Two Wolf Depredations In Jackson County
ODFW Investigating Two Wolf Depredations In Jackson County
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating two wolf depredations the occurred in Jackson County within hours of each other.  Investigators were called to the Rancheria area, Between Crater Lake and Medford, Friday October 18th where a five-month old 300 pound calf was found dead on private pasture land.  OD...
Producers Watching For Cold Temperatures To Start the Week
Producers Watching For Cold Temperatures To Start the Week
Producers Watching For Cold Temperatures To Start the Week
With cold weather to start this week, cattle producers are on their toes because of the challenges Mother Nature creates during calving season.  To combat the cold temperatures and remaining snow, Taylor Grussing, a cow/calf specialist with South Dakota State University Extension, recommends producers decrease wind and provide adequate bedding.  ...
Confirmed Wolf Kill in Northeast Washington
Confirmed Wolf Kill in Northeast Washington
Confirmed Wolf Kill in Northeast Washington
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed the death of a calf by the Profanity Peak wolf pack.   WDFW staff is working with the rancher to prevent future incidents.   The Department does have suggested control methods as well as experts to help any livestock producer try and eliminate any wolf/livestock confrontations.   ...