Life in the Land: Connecting People and Place in Montana
Life in the Land is a documentary film series that shares stories of those who interact with the complexities of Montana’s land, waters, and communities, looking at the success and value…
Read More...Montana Ag Network: grasshopper outlook is concerning
Grasshoppers had a devastating impact on Montana’s range and farmlands in 2020 and 2021. This year, farmers, ranchers, landowners, and federal agencies are cautiously awaiting to see what is in…
Read More...Eating ponderosa pine needles isn’t good for cattle
The Black Hills of eastern Wyoming and western South Dakota have a history of serious abortion problems in cattle related to ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa). Abortion caused by ingestion of…
Read More...New American Prairie purchase will open up nearly 10,000 acres to the public
When American Prairie acquired the 73 Ranch last month, it got a wildlife-rich ranch located along the Musselshell River in Garfield and Petroleum Counties. But the public will get more…
Read More...Winter grazing: simplified
Bale grazing offers option for less labor, better soil health. “It’s very economical, and it’s good for the soil.” A producer shares his experience with bale grazing.
Read More...What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching?
Gleason started Gleason Bison two years ago after a career shift from public relations and marketing and a return to the Durango area. Her operation has grown from a few…
Read More...New partnerships find win-win projects between ranchers and environmentalists
“You can do all the conservation practices in the world,” said Susie Evans, a fifth-generation cattle rancher in Chaffee County, Colorado. “But if it doesn’t profit, you’re gone.”
Read More...Watch: The Need for Flexibility: Exploring Innovation in a Public Land Grazing System
The Bureau of Land Management’s Outcome-based Grazing program offers a more collaborative approach between the BLM and its partners within the livestock grazing community when issuing grazing authorizations. The program…
Read More...Prescribed Fires Can Help Restore Biodiversity to Great Plains
A recent study published in Ecological Solutions and Evidence suggests that large, intense and controlled burns can halt and reverse the encroachment of woody plants into grasslands and help restore…
Read More...Cover crops offer grazing opportunities
Most grazing systems are anchored by perennial forages, which means there are parts of the year when pasture productivity will take a plunge. To fill these gaps and ensure steady…
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