Improving Gulf Cordgrass Range.

4 p

Integrated Bush Management Systems (IBMS): Strategies and Economics.

12 p

Improving Gulf Cordgrass Range.

4 p

Long Term Financial Impacts of Drought Management Strategies

This paper analyzes the financial implications of drought management strategies for a model ranch in South Texas. The 2006 drought that affected Texas livestock producers left many cattlemen asking the age old question, "Should I cull to reduce my herd size or purchase feed to maintain my current herd".Livestock Production/Industries,

Prescribed Range Burning in Texas

10 pp., 1 graph, 1 table, 5 illustrationsPrescribed 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 how to plan and implement a prescribed burn, including predicting fire and weather behavior, topography, fuel, firing techniques, fire containment, safety precautions and costs. A graph illustrates factors that influence prescribed burning and a table shows the relationship between range conditions and optimum use of brush management practices

Integrated Bush Management Systems (IBMS): Strategies and Economics.

12 p

Prescribed Range Burning in Texas.

12 p

Grazing and Browsing: How Plants are Affected

8 pp., 9 figuresGrazing and browsing can have a neutral, positive or negative effect on rangeland plants. This publication explains the effects of grazing and browsing on plants, details the indicators of overuse of the range, and lists grazing management practices that help preserve rangeland resources

Integrated Brush Management Systems for Texas

6 pp., 1 chartIntegrated Brush Management Systems (IBMS) involve careful analysis of range resources and ranch goals in order to develop solutions to brush problems. Successful use of IBMS should result in improved management processes and greater profitability of the ranch. This publication explains the steps involved in implementing an IBMS, and includes a helpful diagram of the process. Range managers will learn how to use the process to identify best management practices