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Program: Open Range

 

Susan Allen hosts Open Range a 2 1/2 minute daily radio program that covers, issues, lifestyle and lore of the American West. Those of us  that make our homes  west of the Rockies are passionate about conservation, energy, fish and wildlife, fishing, hunting, riding,  ranching and yes our western traditions including round-ups and rodeos.

"The west isn't merely a place, rather a place of mind."

  

 

  • Grass Fed Beef Not Better For Environment

    Imagine my surprise when I discovered an article in a sustainable living section of the Portland Tribune that presented the case that finishing cattle in feed lots is better for the environment!

  • Age & Source Verification

    Age and source verification can be tricky but it doesn't have to be.

  • Local Ranchers Are AGtivists

    Several Eastern Oregon ranchers showed they were Agtivist’s when they hosted a group of urban students from Portland’s Sunnyside Environmental School through the 4-H urban/Rural Exchange.

  • Perfect Pastures Are Possible

    The Top 7 Reasons Weed-Control Programs Fail

  • USDA Equine Disease Alert

    If you are planning on taking horses into Canada they have posted an alert stating that” Every horse entering Canada must be accompanied by official U.S. documents certifying that they have not been in New Mexico within the previous 21 days.”

  • Young Rodeo Horses Debut Saturday

    Experience the excitement of young horses first trip to the big leagues this weekend in Ellensburg.

  • Selecting the Superior Steak

    So just how do you find high quality cuts of beef at the local super market.

  • Apparent Link Between Chronic Pain and Aggression In Horses

    This is the first study of it’s kind conducted in horses and it ssupports the hypothesis that there is an association between chronic discomfort and aggression .

  • Export Market Not Rattled By BSE

    Good news regarding our export market in response BSE.

  • NPR Public Radio A Press Agent for Portlands Infamous Salmon Judge

    Agriculture groups opposed to removing dams were pretty stunned by the obvious bias of Judge Redden given his recent remarks released by NW Public radio.

  • Mad Cow Mania

    When you’re a rancher it’s always a “what’s next” scenario and many times incidents outside your control affect the bottom line.

  • Food Safety

    With grilling season getting underway it's important to review a few safety reminders when it come to handling food.

  • In the Company of Cowgirls Art Show

    Now in it’s fourth year the art show has become a national event featuring twenty-five artists from as far away as Texas exhibiting works that share their heritage in ranching , rodeo and agriculture in variety of mediums .

  • Ratio for Calf Mortality

    experts in cattle reproduction recommend that producers losing more than three percent calves should really monitor the cause and research solutions.

  • Poor Little Barred Owl

    Like watching the PR engine in a presidential campaign, when it comes to wildlife management there is always a villain!

  • Grey Wolf Management Symposium

    Avid hunters and ranchers who wish to better understand the impact of the grey wolf management plan on wildlife and cattle will want to attend the Grey Wolf Management Symposium May 12 in Albany Ore.

  • Barbecuing with Meathead

    It's time to get ready to grill with Meathead!

  • Ranchers Question FDA's Decision Regarding Antibiotics

    At first glance it seems like the FDA’s objective of monitoring antibiotic use through veterinarians is a good approach but they haven’t taken into an account not only the remote location of many ranchers and lack or rural vets.

  • The Grand Dame Of Butte

    I was reminded of Ruby Garrett after I heard about the antics of our secret service,

  • Do You Dream Of Having a Little Team of Bucking Horses?

    Yes there are bucking futurities and one of the few in the Northwest is scheduled for Sat. May 12 in Ellensburg, Bares and Broncs!

  • Hard Choices

    The decision is always an easy one until it’s your animal .

  • Ironman Update

    Ironman athletes know that lean beef is a great way to power up a work out or a competition.

  • Yakima Canutt , Inspiration for John Wayne

    When it comes to believable horsemanship John Wayne’s success can be attributed to a Northwest cowboy called Yakima Cannutt.

  • Longevity In Cattle

    Females culled before they have produced six calves increase the developmental cost of other heifers and don’t contribute to the profitability of the ranch.

  • The Recipe For Raising Healthy Kids

    The recipe for healthy happy kids it’s really quite simple, raise them on a ranch.

  • Not Golden Calves, Golden Cows

    The current scenario won’t change much in the foreseeable future especially when the 2012 US calf crop at 35 million head is the lowest in 60 years!

  • Beef Ambassadors

    Getting youth involved in agriculture is crucial to sustaining the ag industry.

  • Global Meat Consumption

    The World Population is projected to grow by three billionmore people over thenext 40 years.

  • The New York Times Challenge To Meat Eaters

    The New York Times has announced a contest that’s should be considered more of a challenge to any of us who enjoy a good steak!

  • Riding Into The Golden Years

    Unlike fine wine horseback riders do not get better with age, we have more accidents!

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