Covers seeding objectives, species selection criteria, seeding techniques and management after seeding. Extensive table details cultivar adaptation characteristics.

Instead of concentrating on the control of weeds, this publication focuses on the existing plant community and analyzes how to optimize conditions so that the most desirable plants can thrive. It is based on the succession model as an ecological principle.

Often the most damaging and long-lasting impact of a wildfire takes the form of post-fire invasion and aggressive reestablishment of noxious weeds. This book, which was written with land owners and managers in mind, tells how to manage burned areas by enhancing desired species while eradicating or controlling noxious weeds. 46 pages.

This MontGuide discusses the need to balance available forage on your rangeland with the number of grazing animals for an optimal yield of livestock, wildlife and recreation. It provides an introduction to identifying range sites, classifying range condition and estimating stocking rates.

This video describes the results of two Montana research studies that tested the affect grassy strips have on nitrate and bacteria reduction, and sediment reduction. Features interviews with Jim Bauder, MSU Extension soil specialist and Richard Fasching, USDA-NRCS. Includes
recommendations to protect water quality around livestock confinement facilities and fallow fields. (12 minutes, 2002).

Agriculture is a complicated and scientific business; making observations and keeping records allow producers to make the best management decisions. For permitted animal feeding operations (AFOs), there are recordkeeping requirments to demonstrated compliance with federal and state regulations. This MontGuide will explain requirements faced by such AFOs, and make recommendations for all animal feeders.

Covers seeding objectives, species selection criteria, seeding techniques and management after seeding. An extensive table details cultivar adaptation characteristics.