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Land ownership comes with many decisions. One of those is deciding what to do with the property. Many owners decide to lease the land to an agricultural producer. This option is attractive for many reasons. For instance, the owner receives … Continue reading
Willows. The bane of fisherpersons and irrigators, serve important functions. The deep roots stabilize banks, thereby limiting erosion. The shrub itself shades the water and helps lower water temperature. These willows also take up water, so ditch users understandably remove … Continue reading
Phlaris arundinacea. The scientific name for reed canarygrass rolls off the tongue poetically. It is used as an ornamental and found in moist and wetland areas. Unfortunately, this aggressive invasive species does not deserve even a single rhyme. Reed canarygrass … Continue reading
The importance of managing established noxious weed stands is inherent, but time should also be focused on prevention. How do noxious weeds invade a property?
Lately, the Ranch Resources posts have focused on management. Management “is what we do” and this post is no different. This post discusses one of the certainties of property ownership. Not taxes, but noxious weeds. Even if your property is … Continue reading
Ranches, and their management, evolve. Whether from a multi-generation ownership or an ownership just beginning, dreams and desires for the property transition with changing values, knowledge, and resources. Just as in any business, the values of yesterday often no longer … Continue reading
