Range Management
The BLM’s Public Lands Rule emphasizes conservation, posing challenges and opportunities for livestock producers. Successful outcomes depend on producers’ collaboration with the BLM, showcasing conservation efforts and engaging with the public.
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The fascinating world of selenium and its toxicity
Understanding selenium accumulator plants requires delving into their biochemical properties and how they interact with animals and the environment, particularly their role in selenium toxicity within arid regions such as Idaho.
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Strategic supplementation to improve grazing distribution
Carefully planned placement of protein and mineral supplements can effectively incentivize cattle to graze diverse landscapes in a way that utilizes more of the natural resources and enhances the land for future use.
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Dormant-season grazing is key to controlling invasive annual grasses
Targeted dormant season grazing can help reduce invasive annuals and help improve the density of native perennial plants.
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Winter grazing of medusahead offsets hay needs, reduces wildfire fuel
Researchers have found that late-fall and winter grazing of the invasive medusahead grass can provide both extra forage for ranchers and reduce potential wildfire fuel.
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Overgrazing and strategies to prevent it
Mindfully managing pastures and rangeland helps prevent overgrazing and maintain the condition of both the forages and the cattle who graze them.
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Using virtual fencing as a tool to keep cattle off of burned rangeland
Rangeland scientists tested the effectiveness of using virtual fencing to keep cattle out of recently burned areas, which aided plant regrowth in the burned areas while fully utilizing the available pasture.
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Virtual fencing as a climate adaptation strategy
Virtual fencing presents a compelling climate change adaptation tool for ranchers and rangeland managers.
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How to keep your grass growing in the hot, dry months
Monitor vegetation levels and adjust management strategies as needed to keep pastures productive during the hot, dry summer months.
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