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Brush Busters: How to Estimate Costs for Controlling Small Cedar
(2001-04-25)
Simple directions help you determine the density of cedar on rangeland or improved pastures, and then estimate the cost of controlling these plants with any of the three Brush Busters methods.
Weed Busters: How to take the Kick out of Western Horse Nettle
(2007-04-18)
Western horse nettle is a weedy perennial in the nightshade family. Ranchers need to control it with herbicides to prevent livestock from ingesting poison that the weed produces. This publication specifies various herbicide ...
Brush Busters: How to Put a Halt to Saltcedar
(2002-01-07)
Saltcedar is an invasive, hard-to-control woody plant. This publication describes both the leaf spray method and the stem spray method for controlling saltcedar. Whichever method you choose, you should be able to control ...
Weed Busters: How to take the Sting out of Texas Bull Nettle
(2007-04-10)
Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station have developed, tested and approved two three-step ways to control Texas bull nettle. This publication explains how you can effectively deal with ...
Weed Busters: How to Sweep Out Perennial Broomweed
(2005-10-05)
Perennial broomweed is widespread on dry ranges and deserts from California to Texas and north to Idaho. It is poisonous to cattle, sheep, goats and swine. Two methods of controlling this plant are described--the ground ...
Reducing Livestock Losses To Toxic Plants
(2000-04-25)
Poisonous plants are among the most significant causes of economic loss sustained each year by the livestock industry. This publication gives background information and dispels myths about poisonous plants. It will help ...
Integrated Toxic Plant Management Handbook: Livestock Poisoning Plants of the Trans-Pecos Region of Texas
(2001-01-11)
Photographs, plant descriptions, and symptoms of poisoning help ranchers identify toxic plants that may be harmful to their livestock in West Texas. There is also information on grazing, livestock management, and toxic ...
Weed Busters: How to Pound Threadleaf Groundsel
(2005-10-05)
Threadleaf groundsel is a shrubby perennial weed found on rangelands in west central and west Texas. It is toxic to cattle and horses. Two methods of controlling this plant are described--the ground broadcast spray method ...