Cheatgrass 101: Fighting Back - What Landowners Can Do

In the conclusion of our cheatgrass deep dive, Haley sits down with terrestrial habitat biologist Ryan Amundson from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to unpack the very real and often overlooked impacts this invasive annual is having on western rangelands, wildlife habitat, and ranch operations. But this isn’t a doom-and-gloom conversation.

From herbicide strategies and post-fire restoration to smarter grazing management and large-scale partnerships, Haley and Ryan focus on practical, boots-on-the-ground solutions that are already making a difference. Along the way, they share actionable tips landowners can implement right now to strengthen their landscapes and stay ahead of cheatgrass for the long haul.

If you care about the future of your ranch, your wildlife, or your forage, this episode offers both perspective and a path forward.

Topics

[0:00] Cheatgrass Part 2 w/ Ryan Amundson

[4:05] Hidden impacts on ungulates

[8:20] Nutrition reality: why cheatgrass isn’t real forage

[14:20] Post-fire invasion: why burns invite cheatgrass

[16:50] Treatment tools: herbicides and natural plants

[21:45] Monitoring results from large Wyoming projects

[25:00] How private landowners can get technical help & funding

[32:05] Treat early, save money

[36:10] Future management challenges

[39:30] Final takeaways + how to connect with local biologists

Links

Wyoming Game and Fish Dept

Wyoming Weed Pest Council

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