Reducing yucca in rangeland

By Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension
Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021

Yucca plant — During the winter, yucca plants may be the only thing green in the pasture, which makes it a good time to control them by grazing.
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By Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension

Yucca plants, which are also called soapweed, can be quite common on rangeland in western and central Nebraska. In some areas, they can be quite thick and significantly reduce grass production. There are ways, though, to reclaim those grazing lands.

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