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Economics of broom snakeweed control on the Southern Plains
Author
Carpenter, B. D.
Ethridge, D. E.
Sosebee, R. E.
Publisher
Society for Range Management
Publication Year
1991-05-01
Body

Revenues associated with controlling broom snakeweed (Xanthocephalum sarothrae) on 6 soils with heavy, moderate, and light infestations of snakeweed were estimated. The analysis considered economic returns associated with grass yield response and those from livestock efficiency gains. Results indicate that control of moderate and heavy infestations is generally economically feasible, but treatment of light infestations does not pay. The economic benefits from livestock efficiency gains are generally greater than the value of increased grass production. This material was digitized as part of a cooperative project between the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. The Journal of Range Management archives are made available by the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. Contact lbry-journals@email.arizona.edu for further information. Migrated from OJS platform August 2020

Language
en
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.2307/4002948
Additional Information
Carpenter, B. D., Ethridge, D. E., & Sosebee, R. E. (1991). Economics of broom snakeweed control on the Southern Plains. Journal of Range Management, 44(3), 232-237.
IISN
0022-409X
OAI Identifier
oai:repository.arizona.edu:10150/644696
Journal Volume
44
Journal Number
3
Journal Pages
232-237
Journal Name
Journal of Range Management
Keywords
poisoning
poisonous weeds
economic analysis
liveweight gain
weed control
Gutierrezia sarothrae
reproductive performance
chemical control
profitability
finishing
picloram
Texas
New Mexico
beef cattle
forage