Dry-climate pastures

Listen to this extended radio story about dry climate pastures. (MP3 download)

While forty acres of pasture in lush areas of the Midwest might be plenty to support a dozen head of cattle, it'll barely be enough for one or two in drier climates like Texas, the Dakotas and points west. In this radio program, a range management specialist explains how grazing multiple types of livestock can help you make the most of your dry-climate pasture.

Radio interview source: Dr. Carlos Villalobos, associate professor of range management, Texas Tech University

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