Pasture Irrigation and Fencing Resources for Small Farms

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Publications and articles informing the public about how to properly irrigate and fence in forage pastures.

Fencing

17 Mistakes To Avoid With Electric Fencing (in English)

A list of common mistakes fence builders should know about before tackling the task of building a fence.

Waybe Burleson | Mar 2018 | Online resource

Planning & Building Fences on the Farm (in English)

Many innovations have occurred in the fencing industry in recent years, giving producers an array of options for fences to confine and protect livestock. Whether used as permanent, periphery boundaries, temporary pasture dividers or to encircle a house, fences need careful planning and construction for efficient usefulness, long life and low maintenance.

Michael J. Buschermohle, James B. Wills, W. Warren Gill, Clyde D. Lane | Sep 2018 | Online resource

Paddock Design, Fencing, and Water Systems for Controlled Grazing (in English)

Interest in controlled grazing is increasing throughout the United States. Controlled grazing systems are economically feasible and are now more easily managed because of developments in fencing and water technology. This publication covers some of the basics of paddock design and current fencing and water technology. Paddock design needs to be based on landscape, land productivity, water availability and the number and types of animals in the system. Water systems are more complex and expensive than fencing systems. Producers need to understand all the technology available before establishing a grazing system. A good way to explore the technology is to order catalogs from companies that sell fencing or water systems.

Ron Morrow, Alice Beetz, Lee Rinehart | Apr 2009 | Online resource

Planning Fencing Systems For Controlled Grazing (in English)

Controlled grazing can be an economical way to provide forage to grazing animals. Utilizing pasture as a major portion of the forage plan can significantly reduce feed costs during the grazing season.

Susan Wood Gay, S. Ray Smith, Gordon E. Groover | Sep 2018 | Online resource

Irrigation

Efficient Irrigation of Perennial Forages with Wheel Lines in the Pacific Northwest

Mismanaged irrigation wastes water, prevents crops from reaching their optimal yields, encourages nutrient leaching and runoff and leads to a less-than-optimal cost-to-return ratio. Efficiently managing wheel lines benefits irrigators and other community water users.

Ian McGregor, María Isabel Zamora Re, Gordon B. Jones, Troy Peters | May 2023 | Extension Catalog publication

El riego por goteo: Una introducción

Spanish translation of Drip Irrigation: An Introduction EM 8782.

Clinton Shock, Teresa Welch | Jul 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Irrigating pastures

Irrigating pastures can provide livestock with nutrition long into summer. Learn to monitor soil moisture to determine when to irrigate and how much water to apply.

Mylen Bohle | Jul 2007 | Article

Mar 2018

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Variety in the pasture

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Fewer weeds equals more quality forage

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Greener pastures: Improving forage production

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Using soil type to estimate potential forage productivity

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Western Oregon hay

Because of our typically wet springs in western Oregon, the average hay crop usually ends up being of low quality. However, when forage in the field is young and tender it is of high quality. As the forage matures, it ...

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Soil pH and pasture productivity on the Oregon Coast

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Matching hay quality to animal nutrient requirements

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