Got Manure? Put a Cover on It!
If you have livestock or horses, then you have manure! You may have a mountain of manure that grows daily. So, is it a problem or is it a benefit? …
Do You Know about “Pasture Bullies?”
“Pasture Bullies” are plants that are toxic to horses and livestock. These toxic plants include invasive weeds and non-pasture plants that can seriously harm or kill your animals. Clackamas Soil …
Invasive Weed of the Month: Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “nightmare” and a “botanical bully,” and is considered invasive in many parts of the world. These characterizations give you a pretty good …
Prepare Now for Fall Pastures
Fall pasture management can help ensure a healthy pasture for next year. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root growth and work to …
Have Horses? Pasture, Mud, and Manure Videos from Clackamas SWCD
Check out our three new 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, muddy …
Invasive Weed of the Month: Puncturevine (Goat Heads)
Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) is aptly named! This invasive weed has spiny seed heads on it that can easily puncture a bike tire, inflatable raft, animal paw, or footwear. Be on …
Invasive Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an increasingly invasive weed in our community. Native to central and western Europe, this fast-growing plant commonly invades sites such as parks, trails, roadsides, and …
Seasonal Rains and Your Septic Field
Saturated ground can cause ponding around septic fields. (epa.gov) Rain, rain, and more rain. How is your septic field holding up? Heavy, prolonged rain can have an impact on your …
January Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy
English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and topple trees. The very characteristics …
Farm Transition Planning – Why is it So Important?
Managing risk is a must in agriculture. Farmers, ranchers, and forest owners know this well – they take care to plant at the perfect time, they select disease-resistant crop varieties, …