Utilizing Blue Grama Rangelands in Arizona

Many factors make sustainable rangeland management and livestock production difficult for land managers and livestock producers. Although some of these factors, such as drought, are difficult to predict, it is critical that as much information as possible be incorporated into rangeland management plans (for information on managing for drought, see “Rangeland Management Before, During, and After Drought; The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication AZ1136). Familiarity with key forage species and their traits and characteristics, along with skill in general plant identification are at the foundation of an informed decision-making process.