Rangeland and Pasture
Landowners:
Pain Points
Reduced Forage for Livestock:
Invasive weeds like Canada thistle, knapweed, and leafy spurge can quickly overtake pasture, reducing the amount of nutritious forage available for livestock. This directly affects the landowner’s bottom line, as fewer animals can be sustained on infested land.
Decreased Land Value:
Weeds decrease the productivity and overall value of the land. Buyers often shy away from properties overrun by invasive species, knowing it will take significant investment to restore productivity.
Weed Spread and Increased Costs:
Weeds on rangeland can spread to neighboring properties, causing disputes and potential liabilities. Left unchecked, these infestations can increase the costs of control measures, requiring more labor and higher volumes of herbicides.
Environmental Degradation
Weeds disrupt native plant communities, degrade wildlife habitats, and contribute to soil erosion. Invasive species often monopolize water resources, leaving less available for desirable forage species and degrading the quality of the land.
