MANAGING ANNUAL BROMES IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS

Authors

Lance Vermeire, Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory USDA-ARS, Miles City, MTFollow
Matt Rinella, Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory USDA-ARS, Miles City, MTFollow
Jennifer Muscha, Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory USDA-ARS, Miles City, MTFollow

Date of this Version

2009

Comments

Presented at Range Beef Cow Symposium XXI, December 1-3, 2009, Casper, Wyoming. Sponsored by Cooperative Extension Services and the Animal Science Departments of the University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, and the University of Nebraska¬Lincoln.

Abstract

Annual bromes periodically have substantial impact on rangelands in the northern Great Plains. The often rapid increases in annual brome populations and there negative effects on forage and animal production are justified cause for concern. However, population increases are predictable and management tools have been successfully identified for short-term control. Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory is examining new applications of established methods and testing whether careful timing and integration of control methods may be key to long-term reduction of annual bromes.