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Rangeland Resource Management for Texans: Total Resource Management
(2004-03-26)
The Total Resource Management approach helps ranchers make strategic, tactical and operational decisions for the best, most cost-effective use of resources. This publication offers step-by-step directions for implementing ...
Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Common Grazing Management Mistakes
(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 Watershed Management for Texans: Are Your Streams Healthy?
(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 ...
Livestock Grazing Distribution: Considerations and Management
(2002-01-04)
This publication explains the factors affecting livestock grazing distribution and discusses ways to improve it. It also reports the results of a study that used Global Positioning System collars to pinpoint the movement ...
Suggestions for Weed Control in Pastures and Forages
(2004-04-06)
Chemical herbicides effective in pastures and forage crops are listed, along with information on the weeds these products control and their proper application rates and times. Separate tables deal with bermudagrass and ...
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 ...
Using Livestock to Manage Wildlife Habitat
(2003-06-19)
Livestock grazing can be an effective tool in managing wildlife habitat. This publication explains how grazing affects various wildlife species such as white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and turkeys, and how to select the ...
Texas Rangeland Monitoring: Level Two
(2006-10-09)
Monitoring is essential for good rangeland management. This leaflet explains how to monitor the condition of your rangeland by using line, belt and step-point transects, as well as grazing exclosures. Used consistently ...
Texas Rangeland Monitoring: Level Three
(2006-10-09)
Rangeland health is the degree to which the integrity of the soil, vegetation, water, air and ecological processes are balanced and sustained. In this leaflet, you will learn techniques for monitoring processes such as ...
Rangeland Resource Management for Texans: Strategic Planning for Success (Spanish)
(2004-12-22)
For the rangeland manager, strategic planning begins with defining the mission. Then it is important to set goals that are realistic in light of the internal and external environments in which the business operates. This ...