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Implications of more efficient cattle on rangeland

Why do some cow herds seem to be more efficient on rangeland than others? Unlocking that answer could add valuable pounds to calves from weaning to the feedlot to finishing.

August 31, 2022

Jim Sprinkle and Carmen Willmore

Over the past decade, the importance of better understanding our cattle’s grazing behavior and impact on rangelands has become increasingly important. With the increasing size of finished cattle, the size of breeding cattle must also grow to create those larger-framed cattle.

United Nations declare 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists

March 15, 2022

On March 15, 2022, the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly (UNGA) in New York unanimously declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP).

Fence law: Keeping legal issues on the other side of the fence

July 25, 2021

Kyle K. Weldon

We’ve all heard the saying, “Good fences make good neighbors.” A well-built fence provides peace of mind, and riding fences is not a long-lost habit of those who raise livestock.

Is your stocking rate limiting productivity?

February 22, 2021

Jeff Lehmkuhler

When managing grazing livestock, matching forage production potential and animal intake seems to be often overlooked or incorrectly assumed. When I drive by a ranch in the first week of June and pastures are grazed as tight as putting greens, I know the forage system will soon fail.

Grazing can control cheatgrass

August 25, 2020

Heather Smith Thomas

Strategic grazing on cheatgrass-dominated rangelands can control this invasive annual grass and reduce wildfires.

Developing a grazing management plan

May 22, 2020

Melinda Ellison and Nancy M. Cummings

As spring finally arrives, it’s time to start thinking about spring turnout and grazing management.

West: Range weeds to look for this spring

March 24, 2020

Carmen Willmore

Ranchers across the West are looking forward to spring – new calves, warmer temperatures and growing pastures. What ranchers should also be on the lookout for are weeds.

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Implications of more efficient cattle on rangeland

United Nations declare 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists

Fence law: Keeping legal issues on the other side of the fence

Is your stocking rate limiting productivity?

Grazing can control cheatgrass

Developing a grazing management plan

West: Range weeds to look for this spring

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