Society for Range Management

🌱 Investing in the next generation of range professionals.

Nearly 30 students gathered this summer for the 2026 Nebraska Youth Range Camp, where they gained hands-on experience in rangeland management, grazing, ecology, and natural resource stewardship.

A huge thank you to the Nebraska Section of SRM and all the partners, volunteers, educators, and ranchers who make opportunities like this possible.

Today's campers are tomorrow's land stewards.

Read More: https://ruralradio.com/krvn/news/2026-nebraska-youth-range-camp-was-held-at-ncta-in-curtis-this-past-month/

Can cow patties help restore rangelands?

It's a question researchers are exploring as they look for innovative ways to improve restoration efforts following cheatgrass-fueled wildfires.

We're proud to see SRM member Tamzen Stringham featured in this fascinating discussion on emerging restoration strategies.

Innovation, science, and collaboration continue to shape the future of healthy rangelands.

📖 Read the article here: https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2026/cattle-fecal-study

July’s International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists theme was services and infrastructure for pastoralists and we are beginning to see more technology reach the “field” of rangeland management. Whether it’s virtual fence, remote water monitoring, drone spraying or something else, tech is having its moment on the range and in many ways making managers more efficient and effective.

Yet as much as we embrace technology, there many jobs, connections, and means of living it simply won’t replace in our world. For that, we can be thankful, too.

Read SRM’s op-ed on the July IYRP theme below.

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists North America

https://rangelands.org/news-and-events/srm-op-ed-technology-on-the-range-new-branches-old-roots

🎉 New IYRP 2026 merchandise has arrived!

Celebrate the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists while supporting an important cause.

Browse new:
👕 T-shirts
🧥 Sweatshirts
☕ Coffee mugs
…and more!

Every purchase helps spread awareness about the importance of healthy rangelands and the people who steward them.

🛍️ Shop now: https://www.bonfire.com/store/iyrp-2026-support/

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists North America

🌎 Join the global conversation on the future of rangelands.

The Society for Range Management is proud to help present the 15th International Rangeland Management Congress in Mexico this September!

📅 September 23–25, 2026

We're especially excited that SRM President John Walker and Vice President Delane Atcitty will be among the keynote speakers.

This international event brings together researchers, land managers, producers, students, and conservation leaders to share ideas and advance sustainable rangeland management worldwide.

👉 Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/W60550Zv7tF

El Niño has developed in the Pacific Ocean, and scientists expect it could influence weather patterns around the world. Depending on location, these shifts may bring increased precipitation, prolonged drought, flooding, heat, or elevated wildfire risk.

For rangeland managers, changing weather patterns highlight the importance of adaptive management, monitoring conditions, and planning for uncertainty. Healthy, resilient rangelands are better equipped to withstand climate variability and continue supporting livestock, wildlife, and rural communities.

Understanding how large-scale weather patterns influence our landscapes helps producers and land managers make informed decisions for the seasons ahead.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/el-nino-climate-change-flood-drought-damage-7eafacd2bcf04ade9d7f555dfd488178

New Job Opening!

This position is hands‑on and boots‑on‑the‑ground—supporting your federal public lands and the families who rely on these rangelands for grazing.

Learn more here: https://rangelands.org/employment-position-72

Pastoralism is often viewed as a global tradition, but its roots run deep across the American West.

In the United States, many pastoralists are ranchers—individuals and families who depend on healthy rangelands and livestock while serving as long-term stewards of the land. Their knowledge of grazing systems, water resources, wildlife habitat, and land management helps sustain both rural communities and working landscapes.

Recognizing ranchers as pastoralists helps connect our shared experiences with communities around the world who also rely on rangelands for their livelihoods.

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists

SRM's greatest strength has always been its members.

From serving on committees and organizing meetings to mentoring students, advancing research, and sharing expertise, volunteers help move the Society and the profession forward. Service creates opportunities to build relationships, develop leadership skills, and contribute to the future of rangeland management.

Whether you're a student, early-career professional, educator, producer, or longtime member, there is a place to get involved.

What you give to SRM often comes back through connections, experiences, and opportunities that last a lifetime.

Interested in getting involved? Explore SRM committees and discover opportunities to share your expertise, build relationships, and help shape the future of the profession: https://rangelands.org/committees