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>4)<16)O[D++]=G;else{var q=0,W=0;for(16==G?(W=3+Q(e,m,3),m+=2,q=O[D-1]):17==G?(W=3+Q(e,m,7),m+=3):18==G&&(W=11+Q(e,m,127),m+=7);W--;)O[D++]=q}}var X=O.subarray(0,H),Y=O.subarray(H);b=F(X),C=F(Y),B=y(X,b,1),v=y(Y,C,1)}else N(1);if(m>j){d&&N(0);break}}u&&f(w+131072);for(var J=(1<>4;if((m+=15&q)>j){d&&N(0);break}if(q||N(2),ee<256)A[w++]=ee;else{if(256==ee){$=m,B=null;break}var te=ee-254;if(ee>264){var Ae=o[D=ee-257];te=Q(e,m,(1< Riomax 360° Ranch Resource A practical planning tool for ranching operations. Fill it out step by step & download at the end. www.riomax.net | 888.762.3299 Step 1 of 7 Begin your drought planning by forming a group of advisors and mentors. Involve family members, your banker, your insurance broker, and folks with knowledge of range management, business, and marketing. Team Members & Advisors Step 2 of 7 It's good to have an idea of where the business is headed — and what succession might look like. That's the vision. Strategic objectives are how you're going to get there. A SWOT Analysis helps you see your operation clearly before drought forces your hand. Ranch Vision SWOT Analysis Things you love — things you'd never change. In your control — things you could change. Alternative revenue, new programs, untapped resources. Often out of your control — drought, markets, weather. Strategic Objectives Step 3 of 7 An inventory includes precipitation data, forage and range resources, herd needs, water capacity, financial position, insurance, and programs. The more complete this picture, the stronger your plan. (Source: NDMC) Precipitation Range & Feed Financial Position People, Programs & Insurance LRP, LGM, PRF, Pasture/Rangeland/Forage? EQIP, CSP, ELAP, Emergency Livestock Assistance? Agritourism, carbon credits, hunting leases? Annual Input Costs Technology Assets GPS grazing apps, remote water sensors, soil moisture tools, cameras, drone, etc. Step 4 of 7 These become the bones of your plan. Look at the midpoints of rapid growth windows for the dominant cool-season and warm-season grasses in your pastures. Use the US Drought Monitor and NDVI satellite tools, in collaboration with Extension and NRCS, to identify early forage deficit indicators. Critical Dates & Conditions For each date, describe what conditions you expect — or what thresholds will trigger a management decision. Step 5 of 7 Using your critical dates as hard stops, scout your pastures so you know what's happening on the ground. Maintain precipitation and grazing records for each pasture. Monitor markets, body condition, and financial health throughout the year. (Source: NDMC) Checkpoint Monitoring Log Step 6 of 7 Every operation is different. Think through the feasibility, impact, and cost-benefit of each management option. Ask: does it move you toward your goals? Is it feasible given your inventory? Do benefits outweigh costs? (Source: NDMC) What are you going to do to get ready for drought? e.g. Establish a line of credit, enroll in PRF insurance, identify hay suppliers, designate a sacrifice pasture What are you going to do when drought hits? e.g. Cull open cows first, reduce grazing pressure before it's an emergency, contact lender early What are you going to do after drought? e.g. Rest pastures a full growing season, restock conservatively, debrief with your crew Step 7 of 7 When you're in the middle of a drought, implement the plan — don't second-guess it. When the rain returns, take time to evaluate what worked. Ongoing monitoring of finances, range, and livestock makes these questions much easier to answer. (Source: NDMC) Drought Severity (D0–D4) What was the worst drought classification you experienced? Reference the US Drought Monitor. What Worked? What Didn't Work? What Will You Do Differently Next Time? Key Resources Pin it up where your team will see it. Mark your critical dates on the calendar. Created with the Riomax 7-Step Drought Planning Tooli.length){var l=new n(o+8+(s-r<<1));l.set(i),i=l}var c=e.charCodeAt(r);c<128||t?a(c):c<2048?(a(192|c>>6),a(128|63&c)):c>55295&&c<57344?(a(240|(c=65536+(1047552&c)|1023&e.charCodeAt(++r))>>18),a(128|c>>12&63),a(128|c>>6&63),a(128|63&c)):(a(224|c>>12),a(128|c>>6&63),a(128|63&c))}return S(i,0,o)}function st(e,t){if(t){for(var A="",r=0;r0&&n[n.length-1])||6!==s[0]&&2!==s[0])){i=0;continue}if(3===s[0]&&(!n||s[1]>n[0]&&s[1]Create a Drought Plan in 7 Steps
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Nail Down a Ranch Vision & Strategic Objectives
Take Inventory of Ranch Resources
Identify Critical Dates & Target Conditions
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Develop Strategies to Prepare, Respond & Recover
Implement & Evaluate Your Ranch Drought Plan
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CONSERVE
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CONSERVE YOUR RESOURCES.
The tools to conserve resources include the Riomax® technology, which serves to increase the digestive efficiency of a cow or any ruminant animal. And when you increase the digestive efficiency, it enables those cows to get by on less. Whether it's grazing pastures or hay, we consistently see 15-30% savings in forages. We understand that in drought, we have limited resources. We have high-priced hay and the concept of conserving is not a luxury, it is an ESSENTIAL.
OPTIMIZE WHAT YOU'VE GOT.
Using our science, we enable ranchers to get the very most out of their land. By stretching and conserving those forages, we’re enabling you to get more grazing days, so we’re optimizing grazing capacity and production capacity of that land.
Now, if it’s crops or hay, with Rhyzogreen™ science, we optimize the production capacity of your land. Whether it’s rangeland, dryland hay, alfalfa, corn, beans, wheat, or any type of crop, it’s all about optimizing and getting more out of what you’ve already got. And in doing so, you lessen your dependence on synthetic fertilizers and expensive inputs.
MINIMIZE THE LASTING IMPACT.
In a drought situation, you’ve got to make some tough decisions, but it’s very important to minimize the long-term impact of the drought.
If you are trying to skimp and get by without feeding a good, solid mineral program, you will set yourself and your herd’s genetic potential up for failure down the road.
STRATEGIZE TO SURVIVE.
It is critical to ensure we don’t spend any extra money than necessary. And every dollar that IS spent is spent very wisely... In terms of ensuring that it helps conserve resources, optimize resources, and minimize long-term negative impact.
