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Range Poisons

A collection of 171 posts

"Invasion Biology"

Desert Bighorn, Mule Deer and Cougar in High Desert Mountains of Far-West Texas

The series contains many wildlife photos, and, discusses holistic wildlife management practices.

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"Invasion Biology"

Far-West Texas Mountain Wildlife 1

The series contains many wildlife photos, and, discusses holistic wildlife management practices.

Toxic Sludge Fertilizer

Toxic Sludge Fertilizer

The Times dug into the widespread use of sewage sludge as fertilizer, which is sometimes heavily contaminated by “forever chemicals.”

Robert F. Kennedy: The Harmful Effects Of Glyphosate, The Most Common Agrochemical

Robert F. Kennedy: The Harmful Effects Of Glyphosate, The Most Common Agrochemical

We’re living in an age where it’s increasingly hard to avoid exposure to toxins.

Desert Permaculture: Gulleys for Grass and Wells

Desert Permaculture: Gulleys for Grass and Wells

Here is a gulley treatment that restores grassland and recharges aquifers. Gulleys for Grassland Restoration from Christopher Gill on Vimeo. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on May 8, 2017, and reposted on October 8, 2021

Changing Paradigms | Regenerative Agriculture: a Solution to our Global Crisis?

Changing Paradigms | Regenerative Agriculture: a Solution to our Global Crisis?

“Changing Paradigms” explores the power of regenerative agriculture in improving the natural environment, human health, and reliable profit in sheep farming. We, as humans, have an innate attraction to the natural world. But, the way we currently interact with the environment is unsustainable and causing a disconnect with nature. We

Plow and Tractor for Desert Grassland Keyline Subsoiling

Plow and Tractor for Desert Grassland Keyline Subsoiling

This video discuss equipment for Keyline subsoil plowing. Over 30 American companies make plows that can be used for Keyline contour subsoiling.

Conserving the Legacy by Wyman Meizner

"Invasion Biology"

Conserving the Legacy by Wyman Meizner

The outstanding scientific discovery of the twentieth century is not television, or radio, but rather the complexity of the land organism.

USDA Wildlife Services–Black Vulture, Wolf Predation

"Invasion Biology"

USDA Wildlife Services--Black Vulture, Wolf Predation

“Wildlife Services” is the helpful-sounding name taken by the federal agency which has been conducting the misguided, wasteful, and counter-productive war on predators for over 120-years. The war started with bounties, but now relies on agency poison programs. At one time or another these folks have tried to kill out

Black Vultures Are Good for the Environment

Black Vultures Are Good for the Environment

Bird park aviculturist, Kat, joins us to tell us about one of the most “misunderstood” birds in the animal kingdom, the Black Vulture.

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Creosote, Cows & Keyline

“Creosote, Cows & Keyline is a 5-minute video which discusses a quick, cheap method to restore desertified desert grasslands. It was filmed in the high-mountain deserts of far-West Texas.” Creosote, Cows and Keyline from Christopher Gill on Vimeo. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on October 3,

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Bayer Ordered to Pay $2.25 Billion After Jury Links Herbicide Roundup to Cancer

“Another huge award against Roundup (glyphosate). NOTE: this article was originally published to WashintonPost.com on January 27, 2023. It was written by Frances Vinall. A jury handed down a $2.25 billion verdict, including $2 billion in punitive damages, against agrochemical giant Monsanto, according to the lawyers of a

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"Invasion Biology"

Drought Busters 101 : A 21-Minute Video on Desert Grassland Restoration

“Drought Busters” is an inexpensive, quick, physiologically and economically sustainable method of habitat and wildlife restoration. We call it Drought Busters because it increases effective rainfall by rebuilding soil fertility and the soil’s ability to absorb and store water. This 21-minute video explains Drought Busters, and our experience on

Plug and Spread Made Easy

Plug and Spread Made Easy

This is a 4-1/2 minute video about the “Plug-and-Spread” method of harvesting water from gullies. Water harvesting including Plug and Spread, in combination with Keyline sub-soiling, wild animal impact and planned grazing of cattle are the cheapest, easiest and quickest way to restore water function to degraded desert grasslands.

Texas Testing New Feral Hog Poison in Race to Control Invasive Species

"Invasion Biology"

Texas Testing New Feral Hog Poison in Race to Control Invasive Species

The widespread use of herbicides and pesticides (poisons) for wildlife “management” goes back to at least 1835 with the invention of strychnine. For about 180 years now, wolves, coyotes, foxes, badgers, cougar, bear, bobcats, skunks, prairie dogs, birds, insects, fish and plants to name a few have been increasingly subjected

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"Invasion Biology"

Drought Busters: Restoring Desertified Desert Grasslands

We call the combination of wild animals, planned grazing, water harvesting, and Keyline subsoiling “Drought Busters”. Drought Busters is cheap, fast, poisons no plants, kills no animals, and increases the numbers and diversity of both. Drought Busters can’t make it rain, but it will make actual rain more and

The Role of Ruminants in Environmental Health

"Invasion Biology"

The Role of Ruminants in Environmental Health

An excellent video from the Savory Center for Holistic Management, in Zimbabwe. The thinking described is largely missing from the management of our public ranges, forests, and national parks, even though ALL the physiological elements described apply within every environment.

Let’s Tell the Truth About Those Big, Bad Wolves

Let’s Tell the Truth About Wolf Predation

“As discussed below, actual livestock deaths from wolf predation are few, and greatly exaggerated. NOTE: this article was originally published to JHNewsandGuide.com. It was written by Story Warren, of Writers on the Range. The return of wolves to the West has always been contentious, and the deaths last fall

Bad News for Wildlife and Habitat: Use of Vietnam-Era Plant Poison More Than Quadruples

Bad News for Wildlife and Habitat: Use of Vietnam-Era Plant Poison More Than Quadruples

The Wall Street Journal, arguably one of the most respected newspapers in the country, has swallowed the Kool-Aid, or, in this case, the 2-4-D. If readers were to accept this piece at face value, they would come to the conclusion that it is reasonable for the agrochemical giants to push

Glyphosate for Breakfast?

Glyphosate for Breakfast?

As discussed below, “American applications of Glyphosate – the most heavily-used chemical weed killer in human history – increased sixteen-fold between 1987 and 2007. Today, traces of the chemical are found far from the farm. It is so widespread that unless you live in a bubble and grow your own food, it’

What is Holistic Management?

What is Holistic Management?

From the Savory Institute. The Savory Institute’s mission is to facilitate the large-scale regeneration of the world’s grasslands through Holistic Management. The organization’s educational consulting activities are turning deserts into thriving grasslands, restoring biodiversity, bringing streams, rivers and water sources back to life, combating poverty and hunger,

Pesticides in Produce: Shopper’s Guide Lists Most and Least Contaminated Fruits, Vegetables

Pesticides in Produce: Shopper’s Guide Lists Most and Least Contaminated Fruits, Vegetables

“A very depressing – and alarming – report on pesticide food contamination. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.com on March 19, 2023. The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit environmental health organization, released the 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce on Wednesday. The research revealed that almost

In Rural America, Right-to-repair Laws Are the Leading Edge of a Pushback Against Growing Corporate Power

In Rural America, Right-to-repair Laws Are the Leading Edge of a Pushback Against Growing Corporate Power

“The monopolies that control food production harm ranchers, farmers, consumers and the environment. The authors correctly state that small positive steps such as those described below are “.. not a substitute for right-to-repair legislation or the enforcement of antitrust policies.” NOTE: this article was originally published to TheConversation.com. It was

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Soil-Carbon Cowboys

A new documentary series in 10 parts (paddocks) directed by Peter Byck …please watch soil-carbon cowboys first. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on June 22, 2020.

Controlling Weeds in Idaho

"Invasion Biology"

Controlling Weeds in Idaho

A Forb is a herbaceous, flowering plant other than grass. Unwanted forbs are generally dubbed “weeds.” Herbicides used for “weed” control almost always harm habitat and wildlife. On Pitchstone Waters, we manage our weeds unconventionally—to the benefit of the range and the animals that call it home. Goats Clearing