FEATURED PUBLICATION
Rangelands: Society for Range Management, Dec. 2001
(download pdf) "Management by Monitoring"
By Charles Orchard and Chris Mehus
Technical overview of the Land EKG™ Monitoring System.
Conceptual information for agency, university and research professionals.
PUBLICATIONS ARCHIVE

Drovers Journal, February 2008
Watching the Grass Grow.” John Maday http://www.drovers.com/news_editorial.asp?pgID=717&ed_id=4502&component_id=869
download (download pdf of article)

The Inlander, February 21-28, 2008
“Monitoring the Heartland.” Paul K. Haeder
http://www.inlander.com/localnews/295125911949198.php



GLCI News May/June 2003

"Stocker Steward" Kindra Gordon
Oklahoma beef producer John Phelan discusses the importance of grass management and using the Land EKG monitoring method for long-term monitoring of his rangeland.
http://www.glci.org/GLCI%20Newsletters/MayJune2003.htm


Bozeman Daily Chronicle
"Land doctor - Bozeman business helping ranchers monitor, improve their land" Michele Corriel
"Ranchers continue to use the knowledge gained from Land EKG to make improvements on their land and profits."
http://bozemandailychronicle.com/articles/2003/08/26/features/outdoors/ekg.txt


Western Farmer- Stockman, July 2000

(download pdf) "Monitoring Your Land's Health" By Joan Waldoch
Land EKG Monitoring can show you how to maintain healthy resources and maximize profits.


Drovers Journal, October 2000

"Drought Happens: Planning, Monitoring and Management can Soften the Blow" By John Maday
http://www.drovers.com


Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative, Sept./Oct. 2000

"Rangeland Monitoring in Northwest Oklahoma" By Trina Curtis
A Land EKG™ monitoring clinic taught rangeland mangers how to make informed decisions that can improve or maintain pasture productivity.
http://www.glci.org


Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Newsletter, "On the Land" Vol. One

"Range Evaluation Ensures Long Term Health" By Staff Writer
Land EKG™ Monitoring system evaluating the Foundation's conservation easements.

Holistic Management: In Practice, March/April 2000
"A New Look at the Dart Game" By Sam Bingham
An article resulting from a three-way conversation between Charley Orchard, Allan Savory, and Sam Bingham about the Land EKG™ approach to rangeland monitoring. Allan's concerns and comments are addressed. (make article request)
http://www.holisticmanagement.org


"Holistic Management gets results in the Northern Rockies"

By Cliff Montagne, Ph.D. and Charley Orchard, M.S.
A graduate study of 43- ranch managers in the Northern Rockies documenting changes they have experienced as a result of Holistic Management.
http://www.holisticmanagement.org


Drovers Journal, March 2000

"Water Managers with Hooves" By John Maday
No one knows when or where drought will occur, but your herd could be your best tool for improving moisture retention and plant growth in your pastures.
http://www.drovers.com


Drovers Journal, Dec. l999

"Best Producers Innovations" By Staff Writer
In search of sustainable profits; an awarded tip from Charley Orchard.
http://www.drovers.com

Drovers Journal, February l999 COVER
"Pasture Problem Solving" By John Maday
Define the problem, identify solutions, and take action through a monitoring program.
http://www.drovers.com


Feed Lot, Nov./Dec. 1999

"Rangeland Monitoring Provides Insight into Pasture Health and Profit" By Staff Writer
By monitoring, land managers can match their livestock to the land and optimize profits.
http://www.feedlotmagazine.com


The Quivira Coalition, Nov. 1999

"Profile of Good Stewardship: the Davis Family and CS Ranch"
This family owned / operated ranch in Raton, NM. is confronted daily with changes in the ranching business with development pressure on all sides—their goal is to manage for the future, and Land EKG™ is helping to achieve this.


Drovers Journal, October 1998 COVER

"Rangeland Monitoring, How to evaluate the health of your range ecosystem" By John Maday
A close-up view to the development of a monitoring program, its benefits to understanding pasture health for management decisions. Learn the value of monitoring your land and management.
http://www.drovers.com


Practical Holism in the Northwest: A Journal of people, land, and money. July 1998.

"The Great American Land Monitoring Shootout" By Wayne Burleson
http://www.pasturemanagement.com

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