Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Drought

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
December 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

This publication offers tips on reducing the risks associated with drought, such as using light to moderate stocking rates, maintaining as much carryover forage as possible, knowing the costs of feeding versus de-stocking, and knowing how to manage poisonous plants.

Drought is a fact of life on most rangelands. This publication offers tips on reducing the risks associated with drought, such as using light to moderate stocking rates, maintaining as much carryover forage as possible, knowing the costs of feeding versus de-stocking, and knowing how to manage poisonous plants. (2 pages)

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