Research Project: Adaptive Grazing Management and Decision Support to Enhance Ecosystem Services in the Western Great Plains

Location: Rangeland Resources & Systems Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Potential landscapes for conservation of the black-tailed prairie dog ecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Naturalized species drive functional trait shifts in plant communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garbowski, M., Laughlin, D.C., Blumenthal, D.M., Sofaer, H.R., Barnett, D.T., Beaury, E.M., Corbin, J.C., Nebhut, A.N., Petri, L., Vila, M., Buoniauto, D., Dukes, J., Pearse, I. 2024. Naturalized species drive functional trait shifts in plant communities. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). 121(40). Article e2403120121. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2403120121.

Invasive annual grasses destabilize plant communities in a northern mixed-grass prairie - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Frost, M., Porensky, L.M., Reinhart, K.O., Koerner, S. 2024. Invasive annual grasses destabilize plant communities in a northern mixed-grass prairie. Ecosphere. 15(10). Article e70036. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.70036.

Predictions of aboveground herbaceous production from satellite-derived APAR are more sensitive to ecosite than grazing management strategy in shortgrass steppe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peirce, E.S., Kearney, S.P., Santamaria, N., Augustine, D.J., Porensky, L.M. 2024. Predictions of aboveground herbaceous production from satellite-derived APAR are more sensitive to ecosite than grazing management strategy in shortgrass steppe. Remote Sensing. 16. Article 2780. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16152780.

Getting better with age: Lessons from the Kenya Kong-term Exclosure Experiment (KLEE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

The LTAR common experiment at the Central Plains Experimental Range: Collaborative adaptive rangeland management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Augustine, D.J., Derner, J.D., Porensky, L.M., Hoover, D.L., Ritten, J.P., Kearney, S.P., Ma, L., Peck, D.E., Wilmer, H.N. 2024. The LTAR common experiment at the Central Plains Experimental Range: Collaborative adaptive rangeland management. Journal of Environmental Quality. Article 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20599.

Seasonal drought treatments impact plant and microbial uptake of nitrogen in a mixed grassland on the Colorado Plateau - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finger-Higgens, R., Hoover, D.L., Knight, A., Wilson, S., Bishop, T., Reibold, R., Reed, S., Duniway, M. 2024. Seasonal drought treatments impact plant and microbial uptake of nitrogen in a mixed grassland on the Colorado Plateau. Ecology. Article e4393. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.4393.

Does drought intensify the effects of black-tailed prairie dogs on livestock production and net revenue in semiarid rangelands? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grazing herbivores reduce herbaceous biomass and fire activity across African savannas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Karp, A.T., Koerner, S.I., Hempson, G.P., Abraham, J.O., Anderson, T.M., Bond, W.J., Burkepile, D.E., Goheen, J.R., Guyton, J.A., Kartzinel, T.R., Kimuyu, D.M., Mohanbabu, N., Palmer, T.M., Porensky, L.M. 2024. Grazing herbivores reduce herbaceous biomass and fire activity across African savannas. Ecology Letters. 27. Article e14450. https://doi.org/10.1111/ele.14450.

Landscapes with higher crop diversity have lower aphid species richness but higher plant virus prevalence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pitt, W.J., Kairy, L.R., Mora, V., Peirce, E.S., Jensen, A.S., Bradford, B., Groves, R., Christensen, T., MacRae, I., Nachappa, P. 2024. Landscapes with higher crop diversity have lower aphid species richness but higher plant virus prevalence. Journal of Applied Ecology. 61:1573-1586. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.14687.

Impact of plant diversity and management intensity on magnitude and stability of productivity in North American grazing lands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sonnier, G., Augustine, D.J., Paudel, S., Porensky, L.M., Silveira, M., Toledo, D.N., Azad, S., Boughton, R., Browning, D.M., Clark, P., Fay, P.A., Kaplan, N.E., Thibault, K., Swain, H.M., Veum, K.S., Boughton, E. 2024. Impact of plant diversity and management intensity on magnitude and stability of productivity in North American grazing lands. Applied Vegetation Science. 27(2). Article e12776. https://doi.org/10.1111/avsc.12776.

Secondary production of the central rangeland region of the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Raynor, E., Derner, J.D., Hartman, M., Dorich, C., Parton, W.R., Hendrickson, J.R., Harmoney, K., Brennan, J., Owensby, C., Kaplan, N.E., Lutz, S., Conant, R.T., Hoover, D.L., Augustine, D.J. 2024. Secondary production of the central rangeland region of the United States. Ecological Applications. Article e2978. https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2978.

Plant, insect, and soil microbial communities vary across brome invasion gradients in northern mixed-grass prairies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Frost, M.D., Komatsu, K.J., Porensky, L.M., Reinhart, K.O., Wilcox, K.R., Bunch, Z.L., Jolin, A.D., Johnston, K.A., Trimas, G.E., Koerner, S.E. 2024. Plant, insect, and soil microbial communities vary across brome invasion gradients in northern mixed-grass prairies. Oikos. Article e10515. https://doi.org/10.1111/oik.10515.

Potential benefits of water-use efficiency technologies in southeastern Wyoming - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mattke, A., Hansen, K., Peck, D.E., Sharma, V., Miller, S., Bastian, C. 2024. Potential benefits of water-use efficiency technologies in southeastern Wyoming. Journal of American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. 2024:30-39. https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.342902.

Flexible stocking: Livestock production and economic responses in mixed-grass prairie - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Identifying novel sources of resistance to wheat stem sawfly in five wild wheat species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peirce, E.S., Evers, B., Raupp, J.W., Guttieri, M.J., Poland, J., Akhunov, E., Broeckling, C., Haley, S., Mason, E., Nachappa, P. 2024. Identifying novel sources of resistance to wheat stem sawfly in five wild wheat species. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8008.

Adaptive multi-paddock grazing management reduces diet quality of yearling cattle in shortgrass steppe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jorns, T.R., Scasta, J., Derner, J.D., Augustine, D.J., Porensky, L.M., Raynor, E.J. 2024. Adaptive multi-paddock grazing management reduces diet quality of yearling cattle in shortgrass steppe. The Rangeland Journal. 45(4):160-172. https://doi.org/10.1071/RJ23047.

Using the TSS-RESTREND methodology to diagnose post-reclamation vegetation trends on the Western Slope of Colorado - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Di Stefano, S.F., Karl, J.W., Duniway, M.C. 2024. Using the TSS-RESTREND methodology to diagnose post-reclamation vegetation trends on the Western Slope of Colorado. Remote Sensing. 1:48-62. https://doi.org/10.21000/RCSC-202300002.

Snapshot of enteric methane emissions from stocker cattle grazing extensive semiarid rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Raynor, E.J., Schilling-Hazlett, A., Place, S.E., Vargas, J.J., Thompson, L.R., Johnston, M.K., Jorns, T.R., Beck, M.R., Kuehn, L.A., Derner, J.D., Stackhouse-Lawson, K. 2024. Snapshot of enteric methane emissions from stocker cattle grazing extensive semiarid rangelands. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 93:77-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2024.01.001.

Coordination of leaf, root, and seed traits shows the importance of whole plant economics in two semiarid grasslands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mueller, K.E., Blumenthal, D.M., Kray, J.A. 2024. Coordination of leaf, root, and seed traits shows the importance of whole plant economics in two semiarid grasslands. New Phytologist. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.19529.

Principles for successful livestock grazing management on Western US rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jablonski, K.E., Derner, J.D., Bailey, D.W., Davies, K.W., Meiman, P.J., Roche, L., Thacker, E.T., Vermeire, L.T., Stackhouse-Lawson, K.R. 2023. Principles for successful livestock grazing management on Western US rangelands. Rangelands. 46(2):35-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2023.11.001.

Assessing the adaptive role of cannabidiol (CBD) in Cannabis sativa defense against Cannabis aphids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

RZWQM2 simulated irrigation strategies to mitigate climate change impacts on cotton production in hyper–arid areas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, X., Dong, H., Feng, S., Gul, D., Ma, L., Thorp, K.R., Wu, H., Liu, B., Qi, Z. 2023. RZWQM2 simulated irrigation strategies to mitigate climate change impacts on cotton production in hyper–arid areas. Irrigation Science. 13(10). Article 2529. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13102529.

No-till annual wheat increases plant productivity, soil microbial biomass, and soil carbon stabilization relative to intermediate wheatgrass in a Mediterranean climate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, K.M., Nelsen, T.S., Scow, K.M., Lundy, M.E. 2023. No-till annual wheat increases plant productivity, soil microbial biomass, and soil carbon stabilization relative to intermediate wheatgrass in a Mediterranean climate. Soil and Tillage Research. 235. Article 105874. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2023.105874.

Present and future suitable habitat for the black-tailed prairie dog ecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davidson, A., Fink, M., Menefee, M., Sterling-Krank, L., Van Pelt, B., Augustine, D.J. 2023. Present and future suitable habitat for the black-tailed prairie dog ecosystem. Biological Conservation. 206. Article 110241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2023.110241.

Macroscale analyses suggest invasive plant impacts depend more on the composition of invading plants than on environmental context - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaury, E.M., Sofaer, H.R., Early, R., Pearse, I.S., Blumenthal, D.M., Corbin, J.D., Diez, J., Dukes, J.S., Barnett, D.T., Ibanez, I. 2023. Macroscale analyses suggest invasive plant impacts depend more on the composition of invading plants than on environmental context. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). 32(11):1964-1976. https://doi.org/10.1111/geb.13749.

The how and the why of curating long-term livestock data from pasturelands and grazinglands - (Abstract Only)

Toward broad-scale mapping and characterization of prairie dog colonies from airborne imagery using deep learning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kearney, S.P., Porensky, L.M., Augustine, D.J., Pellatz, D.W. 2023. Toward broad-scale mapping and characterization of prairie dog colonies from airborne imagery using deep learning. Ecological Indicators. 154. Article 110684. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.110684.

Rangeland ecosystem services: Connecting nature and people. A Society of Range Management Task Force Report - (Research Technical Update)
Goodwin, J., Porensky, L.M., Meiman, P., Wilmer, H.N., Derner, J.D., Iovanna, R., Monlezun, A.C., Vandever, M., Griggs, J., O'Connor, R.C. 2023. Rangeland ecosystem services: Connecting nature and people. A Society of Range Management Task Force Report. Society for Range Management. Rangeland Ecosystem Services.

Ecosystem resilience to invasion and drought: Insights after 24 years in a rare never-grazed grassland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bioavailability of macro and micronutrients across global topsoils: Main drivers and global change impacts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ochoa-Hueso, R., Delgado-Baquerizo, M., Risch, A.C., Ashton, L., Augustine, D.J., Belanger, N., Bridgham, S., Britton, A.J., Camarero, J.J., Cornelissen, G., Liebig, M.A. 2023. Bioavailability of macro and micronutrients across global topsoils: Main drivers and global change impacts. Global Biogeochemical Cycles. 37. Article e2022GB007680. https://doi.org/10.1029/2022GB007680.

Consequences of rainfall manipulations for invasive annual grasses vary across grazed northern mixed-grass prairie sites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Frost, M.D., Komatsu, K.J., Porensky, L.M., Reinhart, K.O., Wilcox, K.R., Koerner, S.E. 2023. Consequences of rainfall manipulations for invasive annual grasses vary across grazed northern mixed-grass prairie sites. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 90:1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2023.05.007.

Supplying ecosystem services on US rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Briske, D.D., Archer, S., Burchfield, E., Burnidge, W., Derner, J.D., Gosnell, H., Hatfield, J., Kazanski, C., Khalil, M., Lark, T.J. 2023. Supplying ecosystem services on US rangelands. Nature Sustainability. 6:1524-1532. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-023-01194-6.

Virtual fence technology for enhancing adaptive management of rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adaptive, multi-paddock, rotational grazing management alters foraging behavior and spatial grazing distribution of free-ranging cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Augustine, D.J., Kearney, S.P., Raynor, E.J., Porensky, L.M., Derner, J.D. 2023. Adaptive, multi-paddock, rotational grazing management alters foraging behavior and spatial grazing distribution of free-ranging cattle. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 352. Article 108521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2023.108521.

Droughting a megadrought: Ecological consequences of a decade of experimental drought atop aridification on the Colorado Plateau - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finger-Higgens, R., Bishop, T., Belnap, J., Gelger, E., Grote, E., Hoover, D.L., Reed, S., Duniway, M. 2023. Droughting a megadrought: Ecological consequences of a decade of experimental drought atop aridification on the Colorado Plateau. Global Change Biology. Article gcb.16681. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.16681.

Experimental manipulation of soil-surface albedo alters phenology and growth of Bromus tectorum (cheatgrass) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maxell, T., Gemino, M.J., Romero, S.J., Porensky, L.M., Blumenthal, D.M., Brown, C., Adler, P. 2023. Experimental manipulation of soil-surface albedo alters phenology and growth of Bromus tectorum (cheatgrass). Plant and Soil. 487:325-339. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-05929-4.

Practical considerations for adaptive strategies by US grazing land managers with a changing climate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Derner, J.D., Wilmer, H.N., Stackhouse-Lawson, K., Place, S., Boggess, M.V. 2023. Practical considerations for adaptive strategies by US grazing land managers with a changing climate. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 6. Article e20356. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20356.

Pre-fire grazing and herbicide treatments can affect post-fire vegetation in a Great Basin rangeland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gornish, E.S., Guo, J.S., Porensky, L.M., Perryman, B.L., Leger, E.A. 2023. Pre-fire grazing and herbicide treatments can affect post-fire vegetation in a Great Basin rangeland. Ecological Solutions and Evidence. 4. Article e12215. https://doi.org/10.1002/2688-8319.12215.

Combining local, landscape, and regional geographies to assess plant community vulnerability to invasion impact - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ibanez, I., Petri, L., Barnett, D.T., Beaury, E.M., Blumenthal, D.M., Corbin, J.D., Diez, J., Dukes, J.S., Early, R., Pearse, I.S. 2023. Combining local, landscape, and regional geographies to assess plant community vulnerability to invasion impact. Ecological Applications. 33. Article e2821. https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2821.

A big data–model integration approach for predicting epizootics and population recovery in a keystone species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barille, G., Augustine, D.J., Porensky, L.M., Duchardt, C., Shoemaker, K., Hartway, C., Derner, J.D., Hunter, E., Davidson, A. 2023. A big data–model integration approach for predicting epizootics and population recovery in a keystone species. Ecological Applications. Article e2827. https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2827.

Indicators of water use efficiency across diverse agroecosystems and spatiotemporal scales - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoover, D.L., Abendroth, L.J., Browning, D.M., Saha, A., Snyder, K.A., Wagle, P., Witthaus, L.M., Baffaut, C., Biederman, J.A., Bosch, D.D., Bracho, R., Busch, D., Clark, P., Ellsworth, P.Z., Fay, P.A., Flerchinger, G.N., Kearney, S.P., Levers, L.R., Saliendra, N.Z., Schmer, M.R., Schomberg, H.H., Scott, R.L. 2022. Indicators of water use efficiency across diverse agroecosystems and spatiotemporal scales. Science of the Total Environment. 864. Article e160992. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160992.

Grazing management practices for grassland bird breeding habitat in the shortgrass steppe - (Other)
Raynor, E.J., Jablonski, K.E., Derner, J.D., Porensky, L.M., Hoover, D.L., Dwyer, A.M., Davis, K.P., Augustine, D.J. 2022. Grazing management practices for grassland bird breeding habitat in the shortgrass steppe. Colorado State University Technical Report. Fact Sheet No. 1.636.

Modeling phosphorus losses to subsurface drainage under tillage and compost management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pan, P., Qi, Z., Zhang, T., Ma, L. 2023. Modeling phosphorus losses to subsurface drainage under tillage and compost management. Soil & Tillage Research. 27. Article 105587. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2022.105587.

Evaluating prairie dog–cattle competition from the perspective of a ranching enterprise in the western Great Plains: An economic analysis of potential effects on long-term profitability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crow, L., Porensky, L.M., Augustine, D.J., Bastian, C.T., Paisley, S.I., Ritten, J. 2022. Evaluating prairie dog–cattle competition from the perspective of a ranching enterprise in the western Great Plains: An economic analysis of potential effects on long-term profitability. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 85:56-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2022.09.003.

King Ranch: Ranching on the edge - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Derner, J.D., Eisele, K., Eisele, M., Wilmer, H.N., Mortenson, M.C., Freeman, P., Lockman, R. 2022. King Ranch: Ranching on the edge. Rangelands. 44:411-417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2022.09.002.

Movement dynamics and energy expenditure of yearling steers under contrasting grazing management in shortgrass steppe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jorns, T.R., Derner, J.D., Augustine, D.J., Briske, D., Porensky, L.M., Scasta, D.J., Beck, J.L., Lake, S. 2022. Movement dynamics and energy expenditure of yearling steers under contrasting grazing management in shortgrass steppe. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 85:38-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2022.09.001.

A review of restoration techniques and outcomes for rangelands affected by oil and gas production in North America - (Review Article)
Walsh, K.B., Rose, J. 2022. A review of restoration techniques and outcomes for rangelands affected by oil and gas production in North America. Ecological Restoration. 40(4):259-269. https://doi.org/10.3368/er.40.4.259.

Stronger fertilization effects on above ground versus belowground plant properties across nine U.S. grasslands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keller, A.B., Walter, C.A., Blumenthal, D.M., Borer, E.T., Collins, S.T., DeLancey, L.C., Fay, P.A., Hofmockel, K.S., Knops, J.M., Leakey, A.D. 2022. Stronger fertilization effects on above ground versus belowground plant properties across nine U.S. grasslands. Ecology. 104. Article e3891. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3891.

Soil disturbance and invasion magnify CO2 effects on grassland productivity, reducing diversity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blumenthal, D.M., Carillo, Y., Kray, J.A., Parsons, M.C., Morgan, J.A., Pendall, E. 2022. Soil disturbance and invasion magnify CO2 effects on grassland productivity, reducing diversity. Global Change Biology. 28:6741-6751. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.16383.

Wind erosion potential from stover harvest in the Central Plains: Measurements and simulations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tatarko, J., Presley, D., Mankin, K.R. 2022. Wind erosion potential from stover harvest in the Central Plains: Measurements and simulations. Soil & Tillage Research. 224. Article e105486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2022.105486.

Burrowing Rodents - (Book / Chapter)

Evolutionary history of grazing and resources determine herbivore exclusion effects on plant diversity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Price, J., Sitters, J., Ohlert, T., Tognetti, P., Brown, C.S., Seabloom, E.W., Borer, E.T., Prober, S., Bakker, E.S., MacDougall, A.S., Yahdjian, L., Gruner, D.S., Venterink, H.O., Barrio, I.C., Graff, P., Bagchi, S., Arnillas, C.A., Bakker, J.D., Blumenthal, D.M., Boughton, E.H., Brudvig, L.A., Bugalho, M.N., Cadotte, M.W., Caldeira, M.C., Dickman, C.R., Donohue, I., Gregory, S., Hautier, Y., Jonsdottir, I.S., Lannes, L.S., McCulley, R.L., Moore, J.L., Power, S.A., Risch, A.C., Schutz, M., Standish, R., Stevens, C.J., Veen, G.F., Virtanen, R., Wardle, G.M. 2022. Evolutionary history of grazing and resources determine herbivore exclusion effects on plant diversity. Nature Ecology and Evolution. 6:1290-1298. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-022-01809-9.

Disease and weather induce rapid shifts in a rangeland ecosystem mediated by a keystone species (Cynomys ludovicianus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duchardt, C., Augustine, D.J., Porensky, L.M., Beck, J., Hennig, J., Pellatz, D., Scasta, D., Connell, L., Davidson, A. 2022. Disease and weather induce rapid shifts in a rangeland ecosystem mediated by a keystone species (Cynomys ludovicianus). Ecological Applications. Article e2712. https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2712.

Herbivory and drought reduce the temporal stability of herbaceous cover by increasing synchrony in a semi-arid savanna - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ebel, C.R., Case, M.F., Kimuyu, D.M., Langendorf, R.E., Porensky, L.M., Veblen, K.E., Wells, H.B., Werner, C.M., Young, T.P., Hallett, L.M. 2022. Herbivory and drought reduce the temporal stability of herbaceous cover by increasing synchrony in a semi-arid savanna. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. 10. Article e867051. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2022.867051.

Balancing ecosystem service outcomes at the ranch-scale in shortgrass steppe: The role of grazing management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Raynor, E.J., Derner, J.D., Augustine, D.J., Jablonski, K.E., Porensky, L.M., Ritten, J., Hoover, D.L., Elliot, J. 2022. Balancing ecosystem service outcomes at the ranch-scale in shortgrass steppe: The role of grazing management. Rangelands. 44(6):391-397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2022.05.003.

Trading water for carbon in the future: Effects of elevated CO2 and warming on leaf hydraulic traits in a semiarid grassland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mueller, K., Ocheltree, T., Kray, J.A., Bushey, J., Blumenthal, D.M., Williams, D., Pendall, E. 2023. Trading water for carbon in the future: Effects of elevated CO2 and warming on leaf hydraulic traits in a semiarid grassland. Functional Ecology. Article e16314. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.16314.

Stocking rate and marketing dates for yearling steers grazing rangelands: Can producers do things differently to increase economic net benefits? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baldwin, T., Ritten, J.P., Derner, J.D., Augustine, D.J., Wilmer, H.N., Wahlert, J., Anderson, S., Arisarri, G., Peck, D.E. 2022. Stocking rate and marketing dates for yearling steers grazing rangelands: Can producers do things differently to increase economic net benefits? Rangelands. 44(4):251-257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2022.04.002.

Global environmental changes more frequently offset than intensify detrimental effects of biological invasions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopez, B.E., Allen, J.M., Dukes, J.S., Lenior, J., Vila, M., Blumenthal, D.M., Beaury, E.M., Fusco, E.L., Laginhas, B., Morelli, T.L. 2022. Global environmental changes more frequently offset than intensify detrimental effects of biological invasions. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(PNAS). 119(22). Article e32117389119. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2117389119.

Plant availability dictates how plant traits predict demographic rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stears, A., Adler, P.B., Blumenthal, D.M., Kray, J.A., Mueller, K., Ocheltree, T., Wilcox, K., Laughlin, D. 2022. Plant availability dictates how plant traits predict demographic rates. Ecology. Article e3799. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3799.

Repeated extreme droughts decrease root production, but the not potential for post-drought recovery of root production, in a mesic grassland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boom and bust cycles of black-tailed prairie dog populations in the Thunder Basin grassland ecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davidson, A., Augustine, D.J., Jacobsen, H., Pellatz, D., Porensky, L.M., McKee, G., Duchardt, C. 2022. Boom and bust cycles of black-tailed prairie dog populations in the Thunder Basin grassland ecosystem. Journal of Mammalogy. Article gyac035. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmammal/gyac035.

Can measurements of foraging behaviour predict variation in weight gains of free-ranging cattle? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Augustine, D.J., Raynor, E.J., Kearney, S.P., Derner, J.D. 2022. Can measurements of foraging behaviour predict variation in weight gains of free-ranging cattle? Animal Production Science. Special Issue: AAAS|Stobbs Lecture. https://doi.org/10.1071/AN21560.

Decline in biological soil crust N-fixing lichens linked to increasing summertime temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finger-Higgins, R., Duniway, M., Fick, S., Geiger, E., Hoover, D.L., Pfennigwerth, A., Van Scoyoc, M., Belnap, J. 2022. Decline in biological soil crust N-fixing lichens linked to increasing summertime temperatures. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). 119(16). Article e2120975119. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2120975119.

Remotely sensed spatiotemporal variation in crude protein of shortgrass steppe forage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Irisarri, J.G., Durante, M., Derner, J.D., Oesterheld, M., Augustine, D.J. 2022. Remotely sensed spatiotemporal variation in crude protein of shortgrass steppe forage. Remote Sensing. 14. 854. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs14040854.

Contrasting effects of grazing vs browsing herbivores determine changes in soil fertility in an East African savanna - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coetsee, C., Wigley, B.J., Sankaran, M., Ratnam, J., Augustine, D.J. 2022. Contrasting effects of grazing vs browsing herbivores determine changes in soil fertility in an East African savanna. Ecosystems. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10021-022-00748-7.

Climate change, plant traits, and invasion in natural and agricultural ecosystems - (Book / Chapter)
Blumenthal, D.M., Kray, J.A. 2023. Climate change, plant traits, and invasion in natural and agricultural ecosystems. In: Ziska, L.H., editor. Invasive Species and Global Vlimate Change. 2nd edition. Boston, MA: CABI. p. 74-91. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800621459.0000

Evaluation of APEX cattle weight gain component for grazing decision-support in the Western Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, G., Harmel, R.D., Ma, L., Derner, J.D., Augustine, D.J., Bartling, P., Fang, Q., Williams, J., Zilverberg, C., Boone, R., Yu, Q. 2022. Evaluation of APEX cattle weight gain component for grazing decision-support in the Western Great Plains. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 82:1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2022.01.005.

WebStart WEPS: WEPS with remote data access and cloud-computing functionality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wagner, L.E., Haas, M.E., Fox, F.A. 2022. WebStart WEPS: WEPS with remote data access and cloud-computing functionality. Journal of the ASABE. 65(2):427-436. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.14773.

Monitoring standing herbaceous biomass and thresholds in semiarid rangelands from harmonized Landsat 8 and Sentinel-2 imagery to support within-season adaptive management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kearney, S.P., Porensky, L.M., Augustine, D.J., Gaffney, R.M., Derner, J.D. 2022. Monitoring standing herbaceous biomass and thresholds in semiarid rangelands from harmonized Landsat 8 and Sentinel-2 imagery to support within-season adaptive management. Remote Sensing of Environment. 271. Article e112907. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2022.112907.

Less is more: Lowering cattle stocking rates enhances wild herbivore habitat use and cattle foraging efficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, H.B., Crego, R.D., Ekadell, J., Namoni, M., Kimuyu, D.M., Odadl, W.O., Porensky, L.M., Dougill, A.J., Stringer, L.C., Young, T.P. 2022. Less is more: Lowering cattle stocking rates enhances wild herbivore habitat use and cattle foraging efficiency. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 10. Article 825689. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2022.825689.

Compound hydroclimatic extremes in a semi-arid grassland: Drought, deluge, and the carbon cycle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoover, D.L., Hajek, O.L., Smith, M.D., Wilkins, K., Slette, I.J., Knapp, A.K. 2022. Compound hydroclimatic extremes in a semi-arid grassland: Drought, deluge, and the carbon cycle. Global Change Biology. 28:2611-2621. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.16081.

A vehicle-based laser system for high-resolution DEM development – performance in micro-topography measurement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

A vehicle-based laser system for high-resolution DEM development – performance evaluation of system components - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Erosion by wind - (Book / Chapter)
Tatarko, J. 2022. Erosion by wind. In: Goss, M.J. and Oliver, M.A., editors. Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment, Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences. Second Edition. Elsevier Ltd. p. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822974-3.00006-9

At high stocking rates, cattle do not functionally replace wild herbivores in shaping savanna understory community composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, H.B., Porensky, L.M., Veblen, K.E., Riginos, C., Stringer, L.C., Dougill, A.J., Young, T.P. 2022. At high stocking rates, cattle do not functionally replace wild herbivores in shaping savanna understory community composition. Ecological Applications. 32. Article e2520. https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2520.

Monitoring climate impacts on annual forage production across U.S. semi-arid grasslands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Podebradska, M., Wylie, B.K., Bathke, D.J., Bayissa, Y.A., Dahal, D., Derner, J.D., Fay, P.A., Hayes, M.J., Wagle, P. 2021. Monitoring climate impacts on annual forage production across U.S. semi-arid grasslands. Remote Sensing. 14(1). Article 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs14010004.

Using hyperspectral imagery to characterize rangeland vegetation composition at process-relevant scales - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaffney, R.M., Augustine, D.J., Kearney, S.P., Porensky, L.M. 2021. Using hyperspectral imagery to characterize rangeland vegetation composition at process-relevant scales. Remote Sensing. 13. Article 4603. https//doi.org/10.3390/rs13224603.

Crop residue cover dynamics for wind erosion control in a dryland, no-till system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schnarr, C., Schipanski, M., Tatarko, J. 2022. Crop residue cover dynamics for wind erosion control in a dryland, no-till system. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 77(3):221-229. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.2022.00005.

Evaluating the APEX Model for alternative cow-calf grazing management strategies in Central Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fang, Q.X., Harmel, R.D., Ma, L., Bartling, P., Derner, J.D., Jeong, J., Williams, J., Boone, R. 2021. Evaluating the APEX Model for alternative cow-calf grazing management strategies in Central Texas. Agricultural Systems. 195. Article e103287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2021.103287.

Nutrient enrichment increases invertebrate herbivory and pathogen damage in grasslands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ebeling, A., Strauss, A.T., Adler, P., Arnilla, C.A., Barrio, I.C., Biederman, L.A., Borer, E.T., Bughalo, M.N., Caldeira, M.C., Daleo, P., Eisenhauer, N., Eskelinen, A., Fay, P.A., Firn, J., Graff, P., Haider, S., Komatsu, J., McCulley, R.L., Mitchell, C.E., Peri, P.L., Power, S.A., Prober, S.M., Risch, A.C., Roscher, C., Seabloom, E.W., Schielzeth, H., Tedder, M., Virtanen, R., Blumenthal, D.M. 2021. Nutrient enrichment increases invertebrate herbivory and pathogen damage in grasslands. Journal of Ecology. 110:327-339. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2745.13801.

Grasshopper species composition differs between prairie dog colonies and undisturbed sites in a sagebrush grassland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Expanded ethical principles for research partnership and transdisciplinary natural resource management science - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilmer, H., Meadow, A.M., Bentley Brymer, A., Russo Carroll, S., Ferguson, D.B., Garba, I., Greene, C., Owen, G., Peck, D.E. 2021. Expanded ethical principles for research partnership and transdisciplinary natural resource management science. Environmental Management. 68:453-467. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-021-01508-4.

Large herbivores suppress liana infestation in an African savanna - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coverdale, T.C., O'Connell, R., Hutchinson, M.C., Savagian, A., Kartzinel, T.R., Palmer, T.M., Goheen, J.R., Augustine, D.J., Sankaran, M., Tarrita, C.E., Pringle, R.M. 2021. Large herbivores suppress liana infestation in an African savanna. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). 118(4). Article e2101676118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2101676118.

Collaborative adaptive rangeland management, multi-paddock rotational grazing, and the story of the regrazed grass plant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porensky, L.M., Augustine, D.J., Derner, J.D., Wilmer, H., Lipke, M., Fernandez-Gimenez, M., Briske, D. 2021. Collaborative adaptive rangeland management, multi-paddock rotational grazing, and the story of the regrazed grass plant. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 78:127-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2021.06.008.

Drivers of seedling establishment success in dryland restoration efforts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shackelford, N., Paterno, G.B., Winkler, D.E., Porensky, L.M., Boyd, C.S., Clements, T.C., Espeland, E.K., Monaco, T.A., Rinella, M.J., Munson, S.M., Ballenger, E.A., Quiroga, R., Wainwright, C.E., Bahm, M.A., Barger, N., Baughman, O.W., Becker, C., Esteban Lucas-Borja, M., Calleja, E., Caruana, A., Davies, K.W., Deák, B., Drake, J., Dallau, S., Eldridge, J., Farrell, H.L., Fick, S.E., Garbowski, M., de la Riva, E., Golos, P.J., Grey, P.A., Heydenrych, B., Holmes, P.M., James, J.J., Jonas-Bratten, J., Kiss, R., Kramer, A.T., Larson, J.E., Lorite, J., Mayence, C., Merino-Martín, L., Miglécz, T., Montalvo, A.M., Navarro-Cano, J.A., Paschke, M.W., Luis Peri, P., Pokorny, M.L., Saayman, N., Schantz, M.C., Parkhurst, T., Seabloom, E.W., Stuble, K.L., Uselman, S.M., Valkó, O., Veblen, K., Wilson, S., Wong, M., Xu, Z., Suding, K.L., Svejcar, L.N., Erickson, T.E., Leger, E.A., Breed, M.F., Faist, A.M., Harrison, P.A., Curran, M.F., Guo, Q., Kirmer, A., Law, D.J., Mganga, K.Z., Török, P., Abdullahi, A., Carrick, P.J., Burton, C., Burton, P.J. 2021. Drivers of seedling establishment success in dryland restoration efforts. Nature Ecology and Evolution. 5:1283-1290. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-021-01510-3.

Predicting spatial-temporal patterns of diet quality and large herbivore performance using satellite time series - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kearney, S.P., Porensky, L.M., Augustine, D.J., Derner, J.D., Gao, F.N. 2022. Predicting spatial-temporal patterns of diet quality and large herbivore performance using satellite time series. Ecological Applications. 32. Article e2503. https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2503.

Long-term effects of black-tailed prairie dogs on livestock grazing distribution and mass gain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Augustine, D.J., Derner, J.D. 2021. Long-term effects of black-tailed prairie dogs on livestock grazing distribution and mass gain. Journal of Wildlife Management. 85(7):1332-1343. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22103.

Semiarid grasslands and extreme precipitation events: Do experimental results scale to the landscape? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Post, A.K., Davis, K.P., LaRoe, J., Hoover, D.L., Knapp, A.K. 2021. Semiarid grasslands and extreme precipitation events: Do experimental results scale to the landscape? Ecology. Article e03437. https://doi.org//10.1002/ecy.3437.

Plant invasion alters latitudinal patterns of plant-defense syndromes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, M., Pan, Y., Pan, X., Sosa, D., Blumenthal, D.M., Van Kleunen, M., Li, B. 2021. Plant invasion alters latitudinal patterns of plant-defense syndromes. Ecology. 102(12). Article e03516. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3511.

Integrating wildlife count models with state-and-transitions models to enhance rangeland management for multiple objectives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Timmer, J.M., Tipton, C.Y., Bruegger, R.A., Augustine, D.J., Dickey, C., Fernandez-Gimenez, M., Aldridge, C. 2021. Integrating wildlife count models with state-and-transitions models to enhance rangeland management for multiple objectives. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 78:15-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2021.04.005.

The stocker steer quandary: The price slide - (Other)
Baldwin, T., Ritten, J.P., Derner, J.D. 2021. The stocker steer quandary: The price slide. University of Wyoming Extension Fact Sheets. Article B-1371.

Campfire conversations at the 2020 annual meeting: Insights and lessons learned from “cuss-and-discuss” rather than “chalk-and-talk” - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schulz, T.T., Wilmer, H.N., Yocum, H., Winford, E., Peck, D.E., Monlezun, A.C., Schmalz, H., Klemm, T., Epstein, K., Jansen, V., Kelley, W., Bruegger, R., Fick, S., Grazing Wolf, J., Grace, J., Mann, R., Derner, J.D. 2021. Campfire conversations at the 2020 annual meeting: Insights and lessons learned from “cuss-and-discuss” rather than “chalk-and-talk”. Rangelands. 43(4):166-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2021.04.003.

Increased precipitation variability causes boom-bust cycles in invasive annual grasses, while increasingly stressed perennials persist - (Abstract Only)

Evaluation of APEX modifications to simulate forage production for grazing management decision-support in the Western US Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, G., Harmel, R.D., Ma, L., Derner, J.D., Augustine, D.J., Bartling, P., Fang, Q., Williams, J., Zilverberg, C., Boone, R., Hoover, D.L., Yu, Q. 2021. Evaluation of APEX modifications to simulate forage production for grazing management decision-support in the Western US Great Plains. Agricultural Systems. 191. Article 103139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2021.103139.

Embracing complexity and humility in rangeland science - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porensky, L.M. 2022. Embracing complexity and humility in rangeland science. Rangelands. 43(4):142-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2021.03.007.

Drought resistance and resilience: The role of moisture-plant interactions and legacies in a dryland ecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoover, D.L., Pfennigwerth, A., Duniway, M. 2021. Drought resistance and resilience: The role of moisture-plant interactions and legacies in a dryland ecosystem. Journal of Ecology. 109:3280-3294. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2745.13681.

Transitioning from conventional continuous grazing to planned rest-rotation grazing: A case study from Central Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Social learning lessons from Collaborative Adaptive Rangeland Management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilmer, H., Schulz, T., Fernandez-Gimenez, M., Derner, J.D., Porensky, L.M., Augustine, D.J., Ritten, J., Dwyer, A., Meade, R. 2021. Social learning lessons from Collaborative Adaptive Rangeland Management. Rangelands. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2021.02.002.

Adaptive grazing management in semiarid rangelands: An outcome-driven focus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Derner, J.D., Budd, B., Grissom, G., Kachergis, E., Augustine, D.J., Wilmer, H., Scasta, J., Ritten, J.P. 2022. Adaptive grazing management in semiarid rangelands: An outcome-driven focus. Rangelands. 44(1):111-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2021.02.004.

Potential human inhalation exposure to soil contaminants in urban gardening on brownfields sites: A breath of fresh air? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weeks, J.J., Hettiarachchi, G.M., Santos, E., Tatarko, J. 2021. Potential human inhalation exposure to soil contaminants in urban gardening on brownfields sites: A breath of fresh air?. Journal of Environmental Quality. 50(3):782-790. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20208.

SRM 2020 annual meeting: A new look - transformation and translation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Using adaptive management to restore grasslands invaded by tall fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coon, J.J., Lyon, N.J., Raynor, E.J., Debinski, D.M., Miller, J.R., Schacht, W.H. 2021. Using adaptive management to restore grasslands invaded by tall fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus). Rangeland Ecology and Management. 76:84-94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2021.02.001.

Understanding the combined impacts of weeds and climate change on crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vila, M., Beaury, E., Blumenthal, D.M., Bradley, B.A., Early, R., Laginhas, B.E., Trillo, A., Dukes, J.S., Sorte, C.J., Ibanez, I. 2021. Understanding the combined impacts of weeds and climate change on crops. Environmental Research. 16(3). Article e034043. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/abe14b.

Where to from here? Unravelling wicked problems - (Book / Chapter)
Woodmansee, R.G., Ojima, D.S., Kaplan, N.E. 2021. Where to from here? Unravelling wicked problems. In: Woodmansee, R.G., Moore, J.C., Ojima, D.S., Richards, L., editors. Natural Resource Management Reimagined: Using the Systems Ecology Paradigm. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 380-420.

Organizational and administrative challenges and innovations - (Book / Chapter)
Hautaluoma, J., Woodmansee, R.G., Kaplan, N.E., Moore, J.C., Woodmansee, C.J. 2021. Organizational and administrative challenges and innovations. In: Woodmansee, R.G., Moore, J.C., Ojima, D.S., Richards, L., editors. Natural Resource Management Reimagined: Using the Systems Ecology Paradigm. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 353-379.

Long live the data! Embedded data management at a long-term ecological research site - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaplan, N.E., Baker, K., Karasti, H. 2021. Long live the data! Embedded data management at a long-term ecological research site. Ecosphere. 12(5). Article e03493. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3493.

Modeling the effects of crop rotation and tillage on sugarbeet yield and soil nitrate using RZWQM2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anar, M.J., Lin, Z., Ma, L., Chatterjee, A., Yuja, S., Teboh, J.M., Ostlie, E. 2021. Modeling the effects of crop rotation and tillage on sugarbeet yield and soil nitrate using RZWQM2. Transactions of the ASABE. 64(2):461-474. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13752.

Cattle grazing distribution patterns related to topography across diverse rangeland ecosystems of North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Raynor, E.J., Gersie, S., Stephensen, M.B., Clark, P., Spiegal, S.A., Boughton, R.K., Bailey, D.W., Cibils, A., Smith, B.W., Derner, J.D., Estell, R.E., Nielson, R.M., Augustine, D.J. 2021. Cattle grazing distribution patterns related to topography across diverse rangeland ecosystems of North America. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 75:91-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2020.12.002.

Early warning for stocking decision in eastern Colorado - (Research Notes)
Raynor, E.J., Bruegger, R. 2020. Early warning for stocking decision in eastern Colorado. Extension Publications. Colorado State University Extension Fact Sheet No. 3.115. Livestock Series.

PM2.5 and PM10 emissions by breakage during saltation of agricultural soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tatarko, J., Kucharski, M., Li, H., Li, H. 2020. PM2.5 and PM10 emissions by breakage during saltation of agricultural soils. Soil & Tillage Research. 208. Article e104902. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2020.104902.

Using research to support transformative impacts on complex "wicked problems" with pastoral peoples in rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reid, R.S., Fernandez-Gimenez, M.E., Wilmer, H., Pickering, T., Kassam, K.S., Yasin, A., Porensky, L.M., Derner, J.D., Nkedianye, D., Jamsranjav, C., Jamiyansharav, K., Ulambayar, T., Oteros-Rozas, E., Ravera, F., Bulbulshoev, U., Kaziev, D.S., Knapp, C.N. 2021. Using research to support transformative impacts on complex "wicked problems" with pastoral peoples in rangelands. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 4. Article e600689. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2020.600689.

Simulated climate change effects on soybean production in Southeastern United States with two crop modules in RZWQM2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, L., Fang, Q.X., Sima, M.W., Burkey, K.O., Harmel, R.D. 2021. Simulated climate change effects on soybean production in Southeastern United States with two crop modules in RZWQM2. Agronomy Journal. 113(2):1349-1365. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20548.

Using native grass seeding and targeted spring grazing to reduce low-level Bromus tectorum invasion on the Colorado Plateau - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porensky, L.M., Baughman, O., Williamson, M.A., Perryman, B.L., Madsen, M.D., Leger, E.A. 2021. Using native grass seeding and targeted spring grazing to reduce low-level Bromus tectorum invasion on the Colorado Plateau. Biological Invasions. 23:705-722. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-020-02397-0.

Plant traits related to precipitation sensitivity of species and communities in semiarid shortgrass prairie - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilcox, K.R., Blumenthal, D.M., Kray, J.A., Mueller, K.E., Derner, J.D., Ocheltree, T.W., Porensky, L.M. 2021. Plant traits related to precipitation sensitivity of species and communities in semiarid shortgrass prairie. New Phytologist. 229(4):2007-2019. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.17000.

Sensitivity of productivity to precipitation amount and pattern varies by topographic position in a semiarid grassland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoover, D.L., Lauenroth, W., Milchunas, D., Porensky, L.M., Augustine, D.J., Derner, J.D. 2021. Sensitivity of productivity to precipitation amount and pattern varies by topographic position in a semiarid grassland. Ecosphere. 12(2). Article e03376. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3376.

Effects of long-term cattle market conditions on continuous season-long and rotational grazing system revenues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Windh, J., Ritten, J., Derner, J.D., Paisley, S., Lee, B. 2021. Effects of long-term cattle market conditions on continuous season-long and rotational grazing system revenues. The Rangeland Journal. 42(3):227-231. https://doi.org/10.1071/RJ20067.

Multi-decadal directional shift in shortgrass stocking rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Raynor, E.J., Derner, J.D., Baldwin, T., Ritten, J., Augustine, D.J. 2020. Multi-decadal directional shift in shortgrass stocking rates. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 74:72-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2020.09.005.

Drought planning & management for forage, range, & livestock - (Government Publication)
Marsalis, M., West, C., Porter, D., Peck, D.E. 2020. Drought planning & management for forage, range, & livestock. Research Coordination Meeting. OWCAP-2020-RGS-Drought Planning. September 2020.

Long-term grazing removal increased invasion and reduced native plant abundance and diversity in a sagebrush grassland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porensky, L.M., McGee, R.A., Pellatz, D.W. 2020. Long-term grazing removal increased invasion and reduced native plant abundance and diversity in a sagebrush grassland. Global Ecology and Conservation. 24. Article e01267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2020.e01267.

Local adaptation to precipitation in the perennial grass Elymus elymoides: Trade-offs between growth and drought resistance traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blumenthal, D.M., LeCain, D.R., Porensky, L.M., Leger, E., Gaffney, R.M., Ocheltree, T., Pilmanis, A. 2020. Local adaptation to precipitation in the perennial grass Elymus elymoides: Trade-offs between growth and drought resistance traits. Evolutionary Applications. 14(2):524-535. https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.13137.

Lessons learned from the 2017 flash drought across the U.S. Northern Great Plains and Canadian Prairies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoell, A., Parker, B., Downey, M., Umphlett, N., Jencso, K., Akyuz, A., Peck, D.E., Hadwen, T., Fuchs, B., Kluck, D., Edwards, L., Perlwitz, J., Eischeid, J., Deheza, V., Pulwarty, R., Bevington, K. 2020. Lessons learned from the 2017 flash drought across the U.S. Northern Great Plains and Canadian Prairies. American Meteorological Society. 101(12):E2171-E2185. https://doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-19-0272.1.

Assessing the rate and reversibility of large herbivore effects on community composition in a semi-arid grassland ecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilmer, H.N., Augustine, D.J., Derner, J.D., Milchunas, D. 2020. Assessing the rate and reversibility of large herbivore effects on community composition in a semi-arid grassland ecosystem. Journal of Vegetation Science. 32(1). Article e12934. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvs.12934.

Temporal trend analysis of meteorological variables and reference evapotranspiration in the inter-mountain region of Wyoming - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, V., Nicholson, C., Bergantino, A., Irmak, S., Peck, D.E. 2020. Temporal trend analysis of meteorological variables and reference evapotranspiration in the inter-mountain region of Wyoming. Water. 12(8). Article e2159. https://doi.org/10.3390/w12082159.

Adaptive, multipaddock rotational grazing management: A ranch-scale assessment of effects on vegetation and livestock performance in semiarid rangeland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Augustine, D.J., Derner, J.D., Fernandez-Gimenez, M., Porensky, L.M., Wilmer, H.N., Briske, D., the CRAM Stakeholder Group. 2020. Adaptive, multipaddock rotational grazing management: A ranch-scale assessment of effects on vegetation and livestock performance in semiarid rangeland. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 73(6):796-810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2020.07.005.

Seasonal and individual event-responsiveness are key determinants of carbon exchange across plant functional types - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Flight of the Mountain Pine Beetle, Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), in suburban Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA during summer 2011 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Negron, J., Pate, R.J., Derner, J.D. 2020. Flight of the Mountain Pine Beetle, Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), in suburban Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA during summer 2011. The Coleopterists Bulletin. 74(3):532-535. https://doi.org/10.1649/0010-065X-74.3.532.

Seasonal grassland productivity forecast for the U.S. Great Plains using Grass-Cast - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hartman, M.D., Parton, W.J., Derner, J.D., Schulte, D., Smith, W.K., Peck, D.E., Day, K.A., Del Grosso, S.J., Lutz, S., Fuchs, B., Chen, M., Gao, W. 2020. Seasonal grassland productivity forecast for the U.S. Great Plains using Grass-Cast. Ecosphere. 11(11). Article e03280. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3280.

Direct and indirect effects of an ecosystem engineer on a shrubland-prairie food web - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duchardt, C., Porensky, L.M., Pearse, I.S. 2021. Direct and indirect effects of an ecosystem engineer on a shrubland-prairie food web. Ecology. 102(1). Article e03195. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3195.

Anthropogenic and natural disturbance differentially affect sagebrush bird habitat use - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duchardt, C., Augustine, D.J., Beck, J. 2020. Anthropogenic and natural disturbance differentially affect sagebrush bird habitat use. Journal of Wildlife Management. 84(7):1361-1372. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.21907.

Management strategies for reducing the risk of equines contracting Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) in the Western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peck, D.E., Reeves, W.K., Pelzel-McCluskey, A.M., Derner, J.D., Drolet, B.S., Cohnstaedt, L.W., Swanson, D.A., McVey, D.S., Rodriguez, L.L., Peters, D.C. 2020. Management strategies for reducing the risk of equines contracting Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) in the Western United States. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 90:103026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103026.

Technical note: Toxic plants in sheep diets grazing extensive landscapes: Insights from fecal DNA metabarcoding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scasta, D.J., Jorns, T., Derner, J.D., Stam, B., McClaren, M., Calkins, C., Steward, W. 2020. Technical note: Toxic plants in sheep diets grazing extensive landscapes: Insights from fecal DNA metabarcoding. Livestock Science. 236. Article e104002. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104002.

WebStart WEPS: Remote data access and model execution functionality added to WEPS - (Proceedings)

Adaptive rotational grazing and the story of the regrazed grass plant - (Abstract Only)

An “agroclimate outreach exchange” to increase Extensions’ climate-related knowledge, network, and confidence - (Abstract Only)
Peck, D.E., Kelley, W.K., Wilmer, H.N. 2020. An “agroclimate outreach exchange” to increase Extensions’ climate-related knowledge, network, and confidence. Meeting Abstract. 1/4-2/4. https://agrisk.umn.edu/Conferences/Presentation/an_agroclimate_outreach_exchange_to_increase_.

PM2.5 and PM10 emissions by abrasion of agricultural soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tatarko, J., Kucharski, M., Li, H., Li, H. 2020. PM2.5 and PM10 emissions by abrasion of agricultural soils. Soil and Tillage Research. 200:104601. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2020.104601.

Unlikely alliances and their implications for resource management in the American West - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hillis, A.V., Berry, K., Souza Leao Swette, B., Aslan, C., Berry, S., Porensky, L.M. 2020. Unlikely alliances and their implications for resource management in the American West. Environmental Research Letters. 15(4):045002. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ab6fbc.

Photo gallery for "Large-scale and local climatic controls on large herbivore productivity: Implications for adaptive rangeland management" - (Other)

Nutrient addition increases grassland sensitivity to droughts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bharath, S., Borer, E., Biederman, L., Blumenthal, D.M., Fay, P.A., Gheradi, L., Knops, J., Leakey, A., Yahdjian, L., Seabloom, E. 2020. Nutrient addition increases grassland sensitivity to droughts. Ecology. 101(5):e02981. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.2981.

Managing for the middle: Rancher care ethics under uncertainty on Western Great Plains rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilmer, H.N., Fernandez-Gimenez, M., Ghajar, S., Taylor, P.L., Souza, C., Derner, J.D. 2019. Managing for the middle: Rancher care ethics under uncertainty on Western Great Plains rangelands. Agriculture and Human Values. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10460-019-10003-w.

Large-scale and local climatic controls on large herbivore productivity: Implications for adaptive rangeland management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Raynor, E.J., Derner, J.D., Hoover, D.L., Parton, W., Augustine, D.J. 2020. Large-scale and local climatic controls on large herbivore productivity: Implications for adaptive rangeland management. Ecological Applications. 30(3). Article e02053. https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2053.

Big data reveals drivers of vegetation phenology and cattle productivity in semi-arid rangelands - (Abstract Only)

Two diseases meet at the livestock-wildlife interface: Can we manage for both? - (Abstract Only)
Maloney, M., Merkle, J.A., Aadland, D., Peck, D.E., Horan, R.D., Monteith, K., Finnoff, D., Sims, C., Schumaker, B. 2019. Two diseases meet at the livestock-wildlife interface: Can we manage for both?. Meeting Abstract. Page 29.

The landscape of North American rangeland social science: a systematic map - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

TRY plant trait database - enhanced coverage and open access - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kattge, J., Bonisch, G., Diaz, S., Lavorel, S., Prentice, I.C., Leadley, P., Tautenhahn, S., Werner, G., Gillison, A., Wirth, C., Gleason, S.M., Blumenthal, D.M. 2020. TRY plant trait database - enhanced coverage and open access. Global Change Biology. 26:119-188. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.14904.

Grasses continued to trump trees at soil carbon sequestration following herbivore exclusion in a semiarid African savanna - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wigley, B.J., Augustine, D.J., Coetsee, C., Ratnam, J., Sankaran, M. 2020. Grasses continued to trump trees at soil carbon sequestration following herbivore exclusion in a semi-arid African savanna. Ecology. 101(5). Article e03008. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3008.