Purple Loosestrife is beautiful but as with many beautiful invasive plants, it’s a pest. The semi-aquatic perennial plant of the Lythraceae family is native of the United Kingdom, central Europe (including Russia) and southern Africa. As the photo shows, it has a striking purple flower with 5 to 7 pedals and grows up to 9 ... Read More
Archives for February 2022
Free Online Bird Classes
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Join the Commission
Apply by March 15 for ODA commodity commissioner positions The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) seeks volunteers to fill 63 commissioner seats on 22 of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions. The deadline to apply is March 15. For instructions on applying or learning more about commissions, please visit oda.direct/commissions. ODA Director Alexis Taylor appoints ... Read More
When to Prune Your Roses
Happy Valentine’s Day! While roses are the official flowers of this holiday, yours probably aren’t blooming right now. But it is the time to prune them. Vow to prune them correctly this year. Read our article on pruning roses We also have resources to help you amend your clay soil, information on our course that ... Read More
Make Sure Your Well Water is Safe
Did you know there are possible contaminants in your well water that you cannot see, taste, or smell? Nitrate, coliform bacteria, and arsenic can cause a number of health issues when not treated. Rural Living Basics is a FREE presentation designed for rural residents to learn the basics about groundwater used for their drinking water ... Read More
See you next year? More photos added
Last night the HSWCD’s annual business meeting was held at the Historic Central Hotel in Burns. Catering was provided by Rockin’ R Sweets and special door prizes were provided by The Silvies Valley Golf Course, Rocking Heart Spa, ACW Rental, Susan Doverspike, Charlotte Ganskopp, HSWCD and HCWMA. The District awarded a Partner in Conservation to ... Read More
Signup for Free USDA Webinars on Tax Information on Livestock Sales and Disaster Losses
Tax season is just around the corner and there are a variety of important considerations for farmers and livestock producers. USDA has partnered with agriculture tax experts around the country to connect producers to important tax information related to their operations. In February USDA is hosting two informational webinars on income tax treatment of livestock ... Read More
Valentine’s Day is Coming Up
Give your favorite rancher the gift of not having to pick out dead animals from watering troughs! 20 inch $21.00 38 inch $50.25 48 inch $60.00 The District is open Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Please call us at 541.573.6446 ... Read More