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WATCH: Turbo fladry and wolves: Another tool in the toolbox
In this Steward Tip video, we take you to the Kalsta Ranch in southwest Montana to learn how turbo fladry works in real conditions, what it takes to set up
Surface water conservation programs: What are they, and are they working?
In the sixth and final installment of our spring 2025 Water Webinar series, we explored one of the most complex topics in western water: temporary, voluntary, compensated conservation programs. The
From Ashes to Innovation: How Virtual Fence is Changing Post-fire Ranching
The Moose Fire burned thousands of acres of the Smith family’s federal grazing allotment to ash. But thanks to an experiment with virtual fencing, they were able to graze the
What’s next for the Farm Bill?
The Farm Bill. A piece of legislation that quietly shapes much of life in this country - especially for those of us in rural America. The Farm Bill influences everything
Era of megafire hits close to home
It was 1997 when I first heard Dr. Craig D. Allen, a research ecologist, make an alarming prediction. I had just taken a job managing a large, forested headwaters ranch
House Money
This sagebrush ecosystem in Idaho has been fully invaded by cheatgrass. Right: Charred fenceposts and brittle wire make fences a major rebuilding expense for working lands post-fire.