‘Driest I’ve seen’: Without summer rains, Arizona cattle ranchers confront tough choices
As the monsoon storms have failed to materialize, much of Arizona has baked in one of the driest summers on record. Cattle ranchers have been forced to adapt. Some are…
Read More...Drought taking a toll on Colorado agriculture “in all corners of the state”
The hot, dry weather that’s fanning fires on tens of thousands of acres across Colorado is also battering the state’s agriculture industry as it stunts crops, dries up the flow…
Read More...Is there a business case for soil health systems?
Soil Health Institute is partnering with Cargill and the US National Association of Conservation Districts — with funding from Cargill and USDA-NRCS — to work out a comprehensive approach for evaluating the profitability of soil health…
Read More...Is pressure building for better broadband?
It’s hard to be a lifelong learner when you can’t get the information you need. Every conversation about school, agricultural technology, virtual meetings and more hinges on one factor —…
Read More...Plants take in less carbon in a warming world
As world temperatures rise, the rate at which plants in certain regions can absorb carbon dioxide is declining, according to University of Queensland research.
Read More...BLM looks to establish new wild horse and burro corrals in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah
The BLM has taken an additional step forward in implementing a strategy focused on removing excess wild horses and burros from federal rangelands. BLM announced yesterday that it has completed…
Read More...Can grazing save endangered grasslands?
An alliance of scientists and ranchers is working to prove that cattle grazing can stave off development, support ranch economies and preserve biodiversity on a treasured Oregon prairie.
Read More...Ranchers organize to feed hungry Montanans
Matt Pierson, a Livingston native, is working to connect people who want to help with people who need help. And that’s how the Producer Partnership, a statewide nonprofit helping to feed…
Read More...Ranchers take on cheatgrass fight
Invasive grasses are a losing proposition. Weeds like cheatgrass, medusahead & ventenata diminish grazing land by replacing nutritious native plants w/ subpar forage. They also double the risk of wildfire.
Read More...As the climate warms, ranchers keep their eyes on the grass
In drought years like this one, ranchers are faced with a number of tough choices and unpleasant trade-offs, according to Lawrence Gallegos, New Mexico field organizer at the Western Landowners Alliance. Decisions…
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