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Range Forage is one of the most important resources in the production of red meat. If we are going to economically and yet profitably produce red meat then it is essential that we properly manage our range forages.

If we are to manage a resource, it is imperative that we have at least basic knowledge of that resource. In range management that means we need to know about plants and how they respond to being grazed. Good range management starts early in the season when plants begin spring growth. We need to base our grazing management on how the various range plants respond to grazing pr...