Articles Tagged with ''wildfire''
Smoking out our spuds?
Researchers in Parma showed reductions in potato yield, size and uniformity when subjected to severe smoke conditions. Similar research on other commodities is already underway.
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Wildfire smoke exposure, potential consequences and how to help affected cattle
Recent research confirms that smoke exposure can lead to decreased feed intake and metabolic performance in cattle. When possible, stressful activities like vaccination and transport should be avoided in times of wildfire pressure.
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Cattle Q&A: Understanding the proposed Public Lands Rule with Errol Rice
Bureau of Land Management senior policy adviser Errol Rice explains what the proposed Public Lands Rule is, and what it might mean for ranchers who utilize federal lands for grazing.
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Economically utilizing virtual fence for strategic natural resource management
Producers still have a lot of questions about how feasible virtual fencing is on their operations. Ongoing research in the West seeks to demonstrate how the technology can help with labor and natural resource management.
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Winter grazing of medusahead offsets hay needs, reduces wildfire fuel
Researchers have found that late-fall and winter grazing of the invasive medusahead grass can provide both extra forage for ranchers and reduce potential wildfire fuel.
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Using virtual fencing as a tool to keep cattle off of burned rangeland
Rangeland scientists tested the effectiveness of using virtual fencing to keep cattle out of recently burned areas, which aided plant regrowth in the burned areas while fully utilizing the available pasture.
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