EC01-158 Integrating Management Objectives and Grazing Strategies on Semi-arid Rangeland

Authors

Patrick E. Reece, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Jerry D. Volesky, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Walter H. Schacht, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2001

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 2001, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Rangelands account for about half of Nebraska's total land area or about 24 million acres. Much of these expansive natural resource areas are in the semi-arid climatic region of Nebraska where grazing management decisions have a profound effect on ranch survival.

The educational object of this circular is to explain management practices that optimize the sustainability of rangeland-based enterprises. Additionally a decision-support tool is provided for selecting grazing systems best suited to livestock production and natural resource management objectives.