It really is possible to have too much of a good thing.  With Harney County, that too much is juniper.  Since 1936, juniper covered acres in our county have increased over 1 million acres (641%).  The additional trees consume the equivalent of over 200K acre feet of water annually. That is more than the entire water ... Read More

ODA WeedMapper Call for Data The Oregon Department of Agriculture is now accepting 2022 noxious weed distribution data to include in the next WeedMapper update. Deadline for submission is February 28, 2023. Data from earlier years will also be accepted if it has not been shared before. What type of data are we looking for? Any ... Read More

From Oregon USDA The USDA is preparing for the 2023 Grasshopper season.  On December 7th, ODA provided the 2022 Final Grasshopper Program Report If you missed the notification, please go to the ODA website to ensure you are signed up to receive this report in the future:  (OregonDepartment of Agriculture–govdelivery.com) Action Timeline January 15, 2023: Submit ... Read More

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced its new Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition and Diet for Better Health (ASCEND for Better Health) in support of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot effort to end cancer as we know it. This new virtual center will accelerate research on diet-related chronic diseases, including cancer. A long-term goal ... Read More

The links below provide a timeline of when to expect infestations and who to contact.  If you lease BLM land, please contact the local BLM (541.573.4400) PublicLands GH Training-small GH outbreak workshop brochure_final ... Read More

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Program is looking for people that are residents of Oregon, with an interest in noxious weeds and protecting Oregon’s natural resources and agricultural economy. It is a four-year term board position. The Oregon State Weed Board meets twice a year usually in the summer and in ... Read More

    Publication Alert: Herbaceous production lost to tree encroachment in United States rangelands Researchers quantify forage yield gap caused by woody encroachment  The ecological impacts of woody plants expanding onto U.S. rangelands are well documented. When trees move in, grassland wildlife move out, herbaceous plants are displaced, water supplies and soil moisture decline, forage ... Read More

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In Accordance with OAR 695-045-0190 and ORS 271.735 OWEB Land Acquisition Grant Program Concerning approximately 2,365 acres in Harney County, located southeast of Fields Grant Application No. 223-9900-22451 The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) is a state agency that provides grants to help Oregonians take care of local streams, rivers, wetlands, and ... Read More

The State of Oregon wants to learn more about how climate change affects you, your family, and your community. Department of Land Conservation and Development is hosting a series of workshops in Eastern Oregon as part of its Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Project. 10/13 Burns, Harney County Community Center, 4:30 to 7:30 pm 10/14 John ... Read More

Partner Update OREGON SAGE-GROUSE LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION TEAMS https://sageconpartnership.com/localcollaborationPrepared by Alex Dohman (adohman@pheasantsforever.org): Burns and Lakeview LIT Coordinator Morgan Solomon (msolomon@bakercounty.org): Baker LIT Coordinator Julie Unfried (junfried@pheasantsforever.org): Prineville and Vale LIT Coordinator Local Implementation Teams, or LITs, are named in the 2015 Oregon Sage-Grouse Action Plan as the primary catalyst to implement actions that address threats ... Read More