Malheur County Livestock & Rangeland Extension Agent

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

2026 Malheur County Sales Committee Carcass Contest Results

Congratulations to this year's top three carcass exhibitors!
🥇 Mackie Bowen
🥈 Ella McConnell
🥉 Cruz Treviño

Your dedication to producing high-quality cattle is reflected in these outstanding results. The Carcass Contest rewards animals that combine excellent carcass quality with superior carcass yield and value.

Physical copies of the complete contest rankings are available for pickup at the Malheur County Extension Office, 710 SW 5th Ave., Ontario, OR 97914

Please join us in congratulating these exhibitors and all participants in this year's contest!

08/14/2026

🔥 MARC Meeting: Supporting Recovery After the Malheur County Wildfires

The recent wildfires have impacted many farms, ranches, families, and communities across Malheur County. Recovery takes teamwork, and this meeting is an opportunity to connect with the agencies and resources available to help.

August 24, 2026
6:00 p.m. MT
Juntura Community Hall
2104 Gibbons Street, Juntura, Oregon

The Multi-Agency Resource Coordination (MARC) Meeting will bring together local, state, and federal partners to:
• Share recovery updates and available resources
• Connect farmers and ranchers with assistance programs
• Identify ongoing community needs
• Coordinate recovery efforts across agencies
• Strengthen partnerships as we move forward together

If you have been affected by the wildfires, or know someone who has, your voice and participation matter.
Together, we recover. Together, we are stronger.

For questions or recommendations, contact Lieutenant Rich Harriman at 541-473-5120 or [email protected].

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

7-31-26 Operational Update for the Second Flat and Coleman Creek Fi...

05/01/2026

⏰ Last Day to Sign Up — CS Beef Packers Industry Tour

Today is the final day to register for the CS Beef Packers Industry Tour, taking place Wednesday, May 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MDT) in Kuna, Idaho.

This in‑depth tour offers a firsthand look at the beef packing industry, including:
• A guided walk through the processing line
• Insights on cattle genetics and beef quality from the Simplot Animal Science Lab
• A facilitated round‑table discussion on current issues and opportunities in the packing sector

Additional details:
• Lunch provided
• Participation limited to 25 people
• Attendees may earn 3 ARPAS Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

If you’re interested in understanding how cattle move from production to processing—and the challenges and decisions shaping the industry—this tour provides valuable, practical perspective.

🔗 Register today: https://beav.es/xFs