- Myth: Cheatgrass (Downy Brome) provides equal nutrition throughout the grazing season compared to native and improved bunchgrasses. (January 17, 2022)
Forage quality and availability are major factors in determining total nutrient availability and timing of grazing in the Pacific Northwest. In the Pacific Northwest, many acres of rangeland contain significant amounts of cheatgrass (downy brome) which is a winter annual that competes with native and improved grasses and other forage species.
- Myth: Beef grading and inspection are the same thing. (March 14, 2022)
As an Extension Specialist, I regularly get questions about beef grading and inspection. I’ve shared this with many of you before, but it I think it is definitely worthy of another look to alleviate the confusion.