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How to Prioritize Pasture When Cutting Expenses on the Ranch
When economic times necessitate "tightening of the purse strings," so to speak, too often livestock producers cut back severely on pasture management and associated expenses. This often leads to the...
Review of grazing practices could benefit wildlife
If wildlife is deemed an important component of an operation, the key is to apply grazing with wildlife habitat needs in mind.
VLSA helps measure effect of fire on Eastern red-cedar
Eastern red-cedar is a coniferous evergreen tree species that is native to the southeastern United States. However, over the last several decades, this tree has invaded ecological sites where it didn't previously occur, primarily due to fire suppression.
Is Prescribed Fire a Friend or Foe to Soil Health?
Without fire on rangelands, many of the soil health building principles are much harder to achieve.
Blackberry: Identification and Management in Pasture and Rangeland
Blackberry (Rubus sp.) are native (usually) woody shrubs or brambles. They are members of the Rosaceae, or rose family, which includes over 600 species and developed varieties of blackberries,...
Know the Soil's Condition Before Reseeding Rangeland
Soil health plays an important role in successful rangeland plantings. Here is what's happening above and below ground.
Students Test Their Knowledge of Natural Resources
The Oklahoma Envirothon is a team-based competition for high school students interested in learning about the fundamentals of natural resource management.
Great Challenge 1: Economic Uncertainty
One of the greatest challenges facing agriculture is economic uncertainty. Farmers and ranchers can mitigate economic risk by building resiliency in their operations, and Noble research aims to help.
How to Reduce Your Risk When Improving Rangeland
Jeff Goodwin offers tips for successfully implementing mechanical and chemical brush management as well as rangeland planting.
Track Annual Changes in Range Vegetation With Online Tool
The Rangeland Analysis Platform can be a useful tool to assess vegetation in the Western U.S. and Great Plains, helping land managers and range ecologists build resilient rangelands.