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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 ...
Renovation Practices to Improve Rainfall Effectiveness on Rangeland and Pastures
(2001-01-04)
The effective use of rainfall depends on many factors, some of which can be managed to improve the productivity of range and pastureland. One such factor is the compaction of the soil. Renovation techniques discussed in ...
Rangeland Watershed Management for Texans: Are Your Pastures Healthy?
(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 Drought Management for Texans: Livestock Management
(2001-04-24)
Livestock producers need to create flexible plans for dealing with drought. This publication explains the steps that should be included in such a plan, including taking a forage inventory, using stocker animals, establishing ...
Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Managing Residual Forage for Rangeland Health
(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 ...
Photo Guide to Forage Supplies on Texas Rangelands
(2006-06-21)
Accurately determining stocking rate is important to successful range management. This publication helps ranchers to estimate pounds of forage per acre, improving the consistency and accuracy of their stocking rate determinations.