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Rangeland Conservation and Management
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Western Roots: Diving into a sagebrush sea of diversity
What may appear at first glance as a sea of sagebrush is in reality a complex and diverse ecosystem with a wide variety of plants and animals. The sagebrush steppe teems with life, but threats such as wildfire, grazing and invasive species are affecting the resilience of rangeland across the...
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones): How they operate and their potential for improving your forest and rangeland management
Innovations in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have made them useful for surveying properties. This publication will familiarize potential users with the types of UAVs and sensors, share some ideas for application, provide an overview of the relevant laws and regulations, and address some of the...Latest Content
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Range improvements: tools and methods to improve cattle distribution
Uneven grazing distribution patterns on rangeland can lead to overuse of forage in some areas and no use or waste of herbage in areas not visited by cattle. Range improvements affecting more even distribution of grazing utilization can increase pasture carrying capacity and allow stocking for extended periods. This article describes several science-based options for improving cattle grazing distribution in extensive rangeland pastures.
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Where and When to Monitor Rangeland Health?
Dustin Johnson and Sergio Arispe discuss rangeland photo monitoring and related considerations for where and when to focus monitoring efforts.
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How Do You Photo Monitoring for Rangeland Health?
Dustin Johnson and Sergio Arispe discuss photo monitoring of rangelands and demonstrate a simple step-by-step process for establishing a permanent photo point.Latest News
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Rangeland researchers advise smaller cows for better herd results
Mar 23, 2017
Larger cows not as efficient at weaning when there's not much to chew on
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How much time do cattle spend in rangeland streams? Not so much, says OSU study
Dec 29, 2016
Now we have detailed data on how cattle use rangeland streams, says Williams
