Browsing by Author "White, Larry D."

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    • Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Common Grazing Management Mistakes 
      White, Larry D.; Hanselka, C. Wayne; Clayton, Lindi (2000-11-01)
      Producers who understand the common grazing management mistakes discussed in this publication will be able to analyze their operations, realistically estimate their forage resources, and make adjustments if necessary.
    • Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Making Better Decisions 
      White, Larry D. (2000-11-01)
      The commonsense guidelines in this publication can help rangeland managers make better decisions. They include being cautious about wishful thinking, being realistic about the value of your assets, and making sure you have ...
    • Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Managing Residual Forage for Rangeland Health 
      Hanselka, C. Wayne; White, Larry D.; Holechek, Jerry L. (2002-01-11)
      Livestock grazing is a tool for managing economic and climatic risk. Overgrazing increases a producer's risk should drought occur or market prices decline. This publication explains the importance of leaving enough forage ...
    • Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Types of Risk 
      White, Larry D.; Hanselka, C. Wayne (2000-11-01)
      Types of risk associated with range ecosystems include climatic, biological, financial and political risks. These risks are explained so that managers can know how to handle them.
    • Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Using Forage Harvest Efficiency to Determine Stocking Rate 
      Hanselka, C. Wayne; White, Larry D.; Holechek, Jerry L. (2002-01-11)
      Grazing pressure determines both animal performance and the long-term health of the rangeland. Moderate grazing ensures that rangeland is properly stocked for the amount of forage available. Knowing how to estimate grazing ...
    • Rangeland Watershed Management for Texans: Are Your Pastures Healthy? 
      White, Larry D.; Rector, Barron S.; Hays, K. Brian (2000-10-30)
      The productivity of rangeland is closely tied to the amount of moisture captured when it rains and the presence of desirable plant species to use that moisture. Learn where your rainfall goes, how to determine pasture ...
    • Rangeland Watershed Management for Texans: Are Your Streams Healthy? 
      White, Larry D.; Rector, Barron S.; Hays, K. Brian (2000-10-30)
      It is important to monitor the health of the streams on your property. A photo guide in this publication helps you determine the stability of stream banks and spot problems that might cause erosion and other water quality ...
    • Relationship of salinity and depth to the water table on Tamarix spp. (Saltcedar) growth and water use. 
      Schmidt, Kurtiss Michael (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
      Saltcedar is an invasive shrub that has moved into western United States riparian areas and is continuing to spread. Saltcedar is a phreatophyte that can utilize a saturated water table for moisture once established and ...
    • Risk assessment of runoff on a range watershed in Brazos County, Texas 
      Gwaltney, Tracy Marie (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
      A drip type rainfall simulator and an existing watershed study were used to assess relationships between runoff, infiltration, erosion and associated risk thresholds on a range watershed in Brazos County, Texas. The focus ...
    • Stocking Rate Decisions 
      White, Larry D.; McGinty, Allan (1999-02-15)
      Stocking rate determines animal performance, financial return, and the long-term condition of the range. This publication discusses the factors that affect stocking rate, the relationship of stocking rate to carrying ...
    • Stocking Rate Decisions 
      White, Larry D.; McGinty, Allan (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      On any ranch, decisions must be made as to the management of each ranch resource (land, animals, personnel, facilities and finances). When those decisions are made with specific short- and long-term goals in mind, and when ...
    • Stocking Rate Decisions: Key to Successful Ranch Management. 
      White, Larry D.; McGinty, Allan (Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1992)