Livestock & Wildfire Information
Summer is in full swing, and we find wildfire affecting counties across the state. WSDA Emergency Management would like to take this opportunity to provide information on available resources for those affected by wildfire.
Animal Mortalities
- “Catastrophic Animal Mortality Management Guidance” publication.
- “Routine Animal Mortality Carcass Disposal Manual” publication
- These are also available in Spanish, and all are available on our website at https://agr.wa.gov/services/emergency-management/disasters.
- WSDA has specialists who will assist in a livestock mass mortality event when requested through the State Emergency Operation Center.
WSDA Livestock Identification
Washington State Department of Agriculture Livestock Inspection Program
P.O. Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560
Main Office (360) 902-1855
EMAIL: livestockid@agr.wa.gov
The WSDA Livestock Identification Website can assist with brand identification for missing, found or deceased livestock. Click the link to go to their website WSDA Livestock Identification
Recovery Resources
- If livestock, farm, or crops have been damaged by wildfire, please encourage documentation of damages and for those affected to contact insurance providers and the local Farm Service Agency Click on the link local U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA) office. The USDA FSA administers multiple disaster assistance programs to help farmers and ranchers recover.
- Individuals can go to Farmers.gov to work directly with the local USDA Farm Service Agency.
- Local Conservation Districts may also have funding sources and/or staff to provide technical support to assist with fencing and other repairs.
Foster Creek Conservation District – PO Box 398 – Waterville, WA 98858 Phone: (509) 888-6372 info@fostercreekcd.org
South Douglas Conservation District – PO Box 246 – Waterville, WA 98858 Phone: (509) 745-9160 carolc@southdouglascd.org
- “Ag Disaster Response Resources” is a great publication that can be posted online or printed and distributed to communities affected by fire or other disasters.
- “Caring for Livestock After Wildfire” provides general tips for post-fire care.
- WSDA has created a Wildfire “toolkit” that has pre-made graphics, posters, and talking points that you can pick and choose from for use in social media or your outreach efforts. You can find the toolkit here: Wildfire Toolkit
If you learn of wildfire impacts to agriculture, please forward that information to WSDA (ecoyle@agr.wa.gov and klove@agr.wa.gov).
Agronomy
The science of soil management and the production of field crops.
WSU Extension’s Agronomy program can provide educational programming to assist with bio-control of insects and improving crop production and profitability.
Links:
Wheat
- Cereal Variety Testing Program
- Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook
- WSU Wilke Research and Extension Farm
- Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences, Washington State University
- Pacific Northwest Solutions To Environmental and Economic Problems
- Columbia Plateau Wind Erosion/Air Quality Project
- Washington Association of Wheat Growers
- HighLine Grain Growers Inc.
- Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association
- Washington State Crop Improvement Association
- WSU Wheat & Small Grains
- Crop Enterprise Budget
Integrated Weed Management
- Grass Weeds in Wheat
- Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook
- Herbicide-Resistant Weeds and Their Management.
- Herbicide Plant Back Restrictions and Potential Residual Problems
Canola
- Washington Oilseed Cropping Systems
- Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook
- WSU Wilke Research and Extension Farm
- Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences, Washington State University
- Pacific Northwest Solutions To Environmental and Economic Problems
- Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association
- Washington State Crop Improvement Association
- Canola Council of Canada
Winter Peas
- Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook
- WSU Wilke Research and Extension Farm
- Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences, Washington State University
- Pacific Northwest Solutions To Environmental and Economic Problems
- Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association
- Washington State Crop Improvement Association
Integrated Pest Management
- Cereal Leaf Beetle Information
- Wheat Head Army Worm Information PNW 696
- Wireworm Research and Management
Fertility
- Phosphorus Fertilization PNW 631
- Dryland Winter Wheat – Eastern Washington Nutrient Management Guide (PDF)
Canola Insect Pests and Diseases
Pastures and Forages
- Forages/Pastures
- Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook
- Pacific Northwest Solutions To Environmental and Economic Problems
- Washington State University Grant-Adams Extension
Farm Management
Weather
For more information, contact:
Margret Viebrock, WSU Douglas County Extension Office
- Agriculture & Integrated Weed Management
- PO Box 550
- Waterville, WA 98858
- 509-745-8531