Managing Northern Great Plains Cattle Ranges to Minimize Effects of Drought

Leon C. Hurtt

ISBN 10: 1390319016 / ISBN 13: 9781390319019

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book examines the management of Northern Great Plains cattle ranges during droughts. By analysing rainfall patterns, vegetation trends, and cattle production over four years, including two severe drought years, the author illustrates the impact of these conditions on the region's ecosystems and economy. The author argues that carefully planned range management strategies, such as conservative stocking, supplemental feeding, and seasonal use, can mitigate the harmful effects of drought. They demonstrate how these practices not only reduce financial losses but also protect the long-term health of the range and its livestock. By highlighting the importance of proactive planning and adaptive management, this book provides valuable insights for ranchers, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the sustainability of grazing lands in semi-arid regions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781390319019_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Managing Northern Great Plains Cattle Ranges to Minimize Effects of Drought
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1390319016
• ISBN 13: 9781390319019
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Agriculture

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Synopsis

Navigate drought with proven, practical range management strategies.

This book distills a long-term study of northern Great Plains cattle ranges to show how droughts affect forage, cattle weight, and market outcomes. It frames the problem with real data from Miles City and explains how conservative stocking, seasonal range use, and timely sales can reduce losses during dry years.

• Learn how spring and summer rainfall most influences forage and drought risk.
• Discover stocking approaches that help cows maintain weight and calves grow, even in tough years.
• See how timely culling, early sales, and strategic calving can protect herd value.
• Explore actionable steps for seasonal range division, uniform cattle distribution, and water and mineral management.

Ideal for readers of practical livestock guides and farm management handbooks seeking no‑nonsense drought planning and risk mitigation for the Great Plains.