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The 17th annual Three Rivers Grazing Conference sponsored by University of Idaho Extension will take place Tuesday, March 28th, in Lewiston, ID. Meranda Small with UI Extension said after hitting the pause button because of COVID-19, they had a variety of people reach out, asking that the all-day conference returns.  ...

It’s important to figure out if a deworming program is working as it should.  Routine diagnostic testing can help producers figure out what’s working.   “We can find out where you are as a baseline for your individual operation, and then also be able to measure whether or not the expected performance or efficacy of your deworming program is at the level you would like," noted Dr. D.L. Step, p

It’s not too early to think about spring deworming options.  Being prepared for the upcoming parasite season can set your operation up for long-term success.  Dr. Dan Cummings, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer-Ingelheim, said there are several things producers need to consider when choosing a deworming product.   “I thi...

Data published this week by ERS shows rotational grazing adoption varies by region.  Rotational grazing is a management practice in which livestock are cycled through multiple fenced grazing areas to manage forage production, forage quality, animal health, and environmental quality.  In a re...

For many stretches across the Pacific Northwest, the past couple of years have been hot and dry.  And while those conditions have taken a toll on pasture lands across the region, Jeff Clark, Pasture Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience, said proper planning will help ensure those pastures are ready for the heart upcoming season.   “...

Carbon farming is a hot topic for row crop growers, but what opportunities are available for ranchers to get involved in the carbon market?  Jerry Stephens is the regional sales manager for Agoro in the Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest.  He...

The Idaho Cattle Association's annual convention will take place later this month in Sun Valley.  Cameron Mulrony, ICA Executive Vice President, said the three-day event is a good place to gather with other producers, as well as industry members, to discuss some of the most pressing issues, locally, regionally as well as nationally.  And Mul...

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association denounced Google’s decision to bias consumers against beef through their new sustainability search feature.  NCBA says that feature provides inaccurate climate information about cattle production.   “Google is u...

Senators John Thune and Ben Ray Luján recently introduced the Livestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act.  The bipartisan legislation by the South Dakota Republican and New Mexico Democrat would improve the effectiveness and timeliness of multiple Department of Agriculture programs that assist farmers and ranchers in the aftermath of adverse weather events.  The legislatio...

The USDA extended the application deadline for Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Cooperative Agreements to October 6th.  USDA is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands.  Pr...