Northern Great Plains

Join us in October! See our website for registration and meeting details - www.texassrm.org/annual-meeting - Planning for our Annual Meeting is well underway, and 2026 is a phenomenal year for TSSRM. In addition to celebrating the rangelands we cherish in Texas, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has recognized 2026 as the “International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists”, and we feel there is no time like the present to use our platform to make an impact on the future of native rangelands. Big changes are coming to Texas. Looking around, no one can deny that the rangelands that sustain our ranching industry will continue to face changes in the future. This year’s annual meeting will cover a variety of topics, from modern technology in rangeland management and ranching, to time-proven techniques of land management and conservation that have sustained the land we love for generations. It will also include a ranch tour, student competitions and presentations on the latest scientific research in the industry, and panel discussion made up of local ranchers.

XV International Rangeland Management Congress "Rangelands and their people" September 23–25, 2026, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico Welcome The XV International Rangeland Management Congress will bring together researchers, producers, students, and professionals to share knowledge, experiences, and innovations that promote the sustainable management of rangelands and the well-being of their people. • Keynote lectures • Technical presentations (oral and poster) • Academic competitions • Training workshops Important Dates • July 15, 2026: Deadline for abstract submission. • September 15, 2026: Deadline for submission of contest photographs. • September 15, 2026: Deadline for nominations for the "New Values" award. Keynote Speakers • Dr. John Walker: Texas A&M and President of the Society for Range Management. • M.S. Delane Atcitty: 1st Vice President of the Society for Range Management and Executive Director of the Indian Nations Conservation Alliance. • M.V. Enrique Michaud: Professor-Researcher, Universidad del Pacífico, Peru. • Dr. Elisabeth Huber-Sannwald: Professor-Researcher, Instituto Potosino de Ciencia y Tecnología. • Ph.D. Carlos Eduardo González: Director of the Department of Natural Resources, Sul Ross University. • Dr. Miguel Mellado: Professor-Researcher, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro. • Ph.D. Carlos Villalobos: Professor-Researcher, Texas Tech University. • Ph.D. Eduardo González: Professor-Researcher, Sul Ross University. • Dr. Cecilia Zapata: Professor-Researcher, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas. Themes • Sustainable livestock • Rangeland ecology • Ecological restoration • Climate change • Genetic resources • Wildlife • Soil conservation • Remote sensing • And more... Contests and Calls • Editorial guidelines for abstract submission: Check the rules and guidelines for preparing and submitting your papers. • Rangeland Management Knowledge Contest: Aimed at students and young professionals. Test your knowledge. • Photography Contest: Capture the beauty and diversity of rangelands. Participate and share your vision. • Rangeland Plant Identification Contest: Demonstrate your knowledge of the species that give life to rangelands. • "New Values" Award Call: Recognition for young Mexicans who stand out in rangeland management.

Meet us at the Rinker Rock Creek Ranch to discuss the Dance Between Rangeland Resilience and Drought! Day 1 afternoon: drought management strategies, impacts to soils, mitigation and resilience through restoring streams and plant communities on working lands Evening: dinner, social, campout, and breakfast at Hayspur Fish Hatchery (43.33995833, -114.147925) Day 2 morning: managing livestock grazing to support pollinator habitat, and other considerations to improve pollinator conditions on working landscapes. Cost is FREE, but please RSVP so we have a headcount for vehicles and meals: idaho_srm@outlook.com