Story Science: What Ranchers are Saying about Water
The storyline of water, told by ranchers, as a tool for science communication. When I applied and chose a graduate school, I...
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Livestock critical to range and cropland longevity
Dakota Lakes consultant Cody Zilverberg discusses how bringing back native species will benefit livestock, other native animals,...
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Healthy grass in cropland country
Converting cropland to grass and switching to rotational grazing decades ago drive soil health, lower costs and grass and bird diversity....
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Soil health journey in tune with Mother Nature
Conservationist’s lifelong journey towards better soil health for all takes another twist. Jeff Zimprich, the recently retired NRCS State...
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Prescribed burn saves pastures from red cedar takeover
Woody encroachment of trees can be managed to save cattle stocking rates and water loss. Rod Voss, NRCS Rangeland Management Specialist...
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Graze hard, but give a good rest
How a first-time rancher is regenerating degraded cropland to healthy, resilient rangeland. Rangeland health, soil health, and the...
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Reduce invasives to increase rangeland soil health
Reducing smooth brome and Kentucky bluegrass to grow more native grasses and forbs improves soil health and resilience against drought....
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Plan helps overcome fear of prescribed burn
Learning the safety nuts and bolts of a prescribed burn plan helps landowners, neighbors, and the public appreciate the safe rebirth of...
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Rancher Prepares Drought Plan to Save Grass, Soil and Cows
Recent storms added some precipitation to southwest South Dakota, but the current drought mapstill shows wide areas of the state in...
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Remember The R's For Resilient Ranches - Roots
Remember the R’s! Easy to remember grazing principles One simple way to keep the best of the grazing principles in mind is to remember...
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Remember The R's For Resilient Ranches – Rate
Match livestock numbers to available forage for higher profits
One of the basics—some would argue the most important basic for a profitable
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Remember The R's For Resilient Ranches - Recover
Remember the R’s! Easy to remember grazing principles One simple way to keep the best of the grazing principles in mind is to remember...
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Remember The R's For Resilient Ranches - Rest
Remember the R’s! Easy to remember grazing principles One simple way to keep the best of the grazing principles in mind is to remember...
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Remember The R's For Resilient Ranches - Rotate
Remember the R’s! Easy to remember grazing principles One simple way to keep the best of the grazing principles in mind is to remember...
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