Land & Grazing
Scout the Grasshoppers Now, While They’re Still Nymphs You Can Kill
Grasshoppers hatch on Montana rangeland in June, and the window to do anything about them closes fast. Here's how to scout, count,…
Land & Grazing
Spray the Weeds While They’re Still Green: June Is the Window on Spotted Knapweed and Leafy Spurge
Noxious weeds on Montana rangeland are easiest to kill before they set seed. Here's how to time June herbicide work and biocontrol…
Land & Grazing
Leave Grass Behind on Purpose: Stubble Height Sets Next Year’s Feed
Grazing a pasture into the dirt in June costs you regrowth this fall and vigor next spring. Here's how much to leave…
Land & Grazing
Scout Grasshoppers in June, Before They Eat Your Fall Pasture
Grasshoppers do the most damage as small nymphs in early summer. Counting them now and hitting the hatch beds early is cheaper…
Land & Grazing
Spray the Spurge Now: Timing Your Knapweed and Leafy Spurge Hits Before They Set Seed
Spotted knapweed and leafy spurge are at the stage where a well-timed herbicide pass pays for itself. Here's how to read the…
Land & Grazing
Grasshoppers Are Hatching: Catch Them Young or Watch Your Range Disappear
In a dry Montana summer, grasshoppers can eat as much grass as your cows. The window to do something about it is…