Response to Barnes et al.

Ted Toombs, Justin D. Derner, Kevin Bracy Knight

Abstract


Our original article “Cross-Fencing on Private US Rangelands: Financial Costs and Producer Risks” (April 2011) demon- strated that producers incur high initial and continuing long-term costs associated with cross-fencing rangelands.1 While these costs can be partially offset by USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service cost-share programs, increases in stocking rate are needed to maintain break-even economic conditions for the ranch. 

DOI: 10.2458/azu_rangelands_v34i1_toombs



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