This guide focuses on the commonly occurring plant species found in changing landscapes of the Powder River Basin. This guide provides information about species tolerances to salinity and drought, beneficial uses, productivity and livestock and wildlife forage quality. General habitat descriptions are included, along with color photos to aid in plant recognition and identification.

Is your ranch worth more to developers than to your livestock? Perhaps a conservation easement is for you. This MontGuide outlines the benefits and cautions for landowners considering easements.

To help ensure long-term productivity of America's soil and to help protect water quality, farmers and agricultural scientists have developed conservation tillage to the point where it is economically benefical.

Reduced tillage and no-tillage farming can reduce fuel costs, provide soil and water conservation and allow for better use of labor.

This bulletin from the MSU Agricultural Experiment Station and USDA Soil Conservation Service can help you understand the properties, potentials and limitations of Montana soils by understanding the physical and chemical properties of their geological parents. Includes 11 illustrated map units, glossary and appendices. 118 pages.