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Integrated Brush Management Systems for Texas
(2001-01-04)
Integrated Brush Management Systems (IBMS) involve careful analysis of range resources and ranch goals in order to develop solutions to brush problems. Successful use of IBMS should result in improved management processes ...
Planning a Prescribed Burn
(2009-04-01)
This leaflet explains how to plan for adequate fuel for a prescribed burn, control the fire, notify the proper authority, manage the burn itself, and conduct follow-up management. A ranch checklist for prescribed burning ...
Weed Busters: Sprayer Calibration Guide
(2005-03-07)
This publication explains a safe, effective, four-step method for calibrating herbicide sprayers.
Prescribed Range Burning in Texas (Spanish)
(2001-06-18)
Prescribed burning is an effective brush management technique for improving pasture accessibility and increasing the production of forage and browse. Fire also suppresses most brush and cactus species. This bulletin discusses ...
Brush Busters: How to Manage Macartney Rose
(2004-12-22)
Macartney rose poses serious management problems for livestock producers in Southeast Texas to the Middle Coastal Prairie. It is best controlled using the three-step method described in this publication.
Brush Busters: How To Take Out Tallowtrees
(2004-12-22)
Chinese tallowtrees have invaded many upland and wetland sites on the Texas Coastal Prairie. Two control methods--the leaf spray method and the stem spray method--are effective. Both are explained in this publication.
Chemical Weed and Brush Control: Suggestions for Rangeland
(2005-04-25)
Millions of acres of Texas rangeland support an excessive cover of woody plants and forbs. This publication lists herbicides to use for controlling brush and weeds on rangeland. It can help in developing a brush management ...
Brush Busters: How to Control Huisache
(2004-12-22)
Huisache is a tough, invasive plant that limits forage production and lowers the value of the wildlife habitat in the eastern half of Texas. This publication offers two three-step methods to control huisache; both are easy, ...
Integrated Brush Management Systems (IBMS): Strategies and Economics for Texas
(1996-09-04)
An IBMS is a strategic plan for long-range, integrated brush and weed management. Important steps in the process are selecting appropriate management technologies and analyzing the economic benefits from various alternatives. ...
Prescribed Range Burning in Texas
(2000-04-25)
Prescribed burning is an effective brush management technique for improving pasture accessibility and increasing the production of forage and browse. Fire also suppresses most brush and cactus species. This bulletin discusses ...