Grazing management key to drought recovery and resilience
Allowing pasture and rangeland to recover this fall or next spring will improve these grazing resources’ ability to recover from the drought. (NDSU photo)
Drought conditions have impacted grazing resources across North Dakota this year, creating challenges for ranchers. As the grazing season has progressed, drought has expanded to cover 64% of the state and continues to intensify.
Management decisions made now and in the aftermath of the drought can have long-term impacts on grazing resources.
Grazing management decisions will directly influence the a…