GrangeKnows Blog

Flies are more than a nuisance to cattle – they are a cause of disease and lost production for cattle owners. There are several species of biting flies in cattle, including stable flies, horse flies, deer flies, and horn flies. While all these species have the potential to cause disease and infection from their bites, horn flies are the  most economically damaging pest of pastured cattle. Without an effective fly control plan, producers… Read more

American poet Robert Frost once wrote that “Good fences make good neighbors.” That’s because they mark boundaries and help discourage trespassing. But, when it comes to livestock, fencing does a lot more than that. It keeps animals in a lot or field where they will be safe. A good fence also keeps out predators that will attack and kill some animals.What Happens When Livestock “Escapes” As most livestock owners will tell you, there is a… Read more

Grange Co-op has the pleasure of delivering large amounts of feed to many of the farms and dairies within Oregon! From Grange Co-op's grain elevator, a regular delivery stop is Lee Valley Farm located in Coquille, Oregon. We had the opportunity to speak with Bob Ross who started Lee Valley Dairy in 1982 and has continued to grow the dairy throughout the years. Bob took the time to tell us some of his story as a fifth-generation dairy farm… Read more

For healthier cattle pastures, it is essential to maintain strategy and accurate management practices to control the level of grazing by the cattle. Overgrazing and under-grazing can both be equally problematic for the quality of pastures.  Overgrazing of pastures leads to the weakening of productive grasses. It causes the pastures to grow slower and reduces the area of the leaves as well. As a result, these plants are replaced by unpro… Read more