Comparing organic matter amendments in dry rangelands

There is growing need for management techniques to improve soil health on dryland range systems, and organic amendments have been promising for improving soil health and plant productivity in multiple environments. However, in New Mexico, comparisons of compost, biochar, and bale grazing have not yet been undertaken. Understanding costs and equipment needs and learning how to monitor and assess outcomes for each are needed before local ranchers will begin planning for their implementation.