Areas in Western United States and Canada. Australia and New Zealand are also home to large ranches (they call them stations down there) and grazing operations. Western States include South Dakota, Montana, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nevada, Nebraska, Kansas, Arkansas, North Dakota, California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. In Canada, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Manitoba are the largest areas where you will find many grazing and ranching operations.
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Approximately 26% of the world's land area is used for livestock grazing, which includes ranching. This accounts for about 3.4 billion hectares, making it one of the largest land uses globally. Additionally, ranching contributes significantly to deforestation and habitat loss in certain regions, particularly where grasslands are converted into pasture. The impact varies by region, with some areas experiencing higher pressure on land resources than others.
The Spanish Conquistadors and settlers came to North America, they brought their ranching traditions and livestock with them. Ranching had grown out of necessity in Spain as a way to manage large herds of grazing animals.
The interior plains are used mainly for agriculture, including farming of wheat, corn, and other crops. There are also areas used for ranching and grazing of livestock. Additionally, there are some areas that are used for oil and gas extraction.
An example of extensive agriculture is cattle ranching, where livestock are raised over large areas of land with minimal inputs such as labor or fertilizers. This type of agriculture typically involves low stocking densities and relies on natural resources like grasslands for animal grazing.
I would say growing crops and grazing/ranching animals.
E. Frank Muhereza has written: 'Cross-border grazing, and the challenges for development in the dryland areas of eastern Africa' -- subject(s): Grazing, Social life and customs 'Pastoral resource competition in Uganda' -- subject(s): Pastoral systems, Ranching
The open ranges of Texas and Colorado were used for cattle ranching and grazing. These vast expanses of land provided ample space for livestock to roam freely and graze on grass. Ranchers often herded their cattle across these open ranges to find the best grazing areas.
The open range was primarily in the Western United States, particularly states like Texas, Wyoming, and Montana. These areas were vast stretches of unfenced land where cattle could roam freely, making them ideal for cattle ranching and grazing.