Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Managing Residual Forage for Rangeland Health
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
Livestock grazing is a tool for managing economic and climatic risks. Overgrazing increases a producer's risk should drought occur or market prices decline. This publication explains the importance of leaving enough forage residue to protect against these risks and discusses ways of measuring forage use. (2 pages)
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