Book chapters
Teague, W. R., U.P. Kreuter and W. E. Fox. 2009. Economically Efficient Rangeland Management to Sustain Ecosystem Function and Livelihoods. In: Range Livestock and Resource Management, Edited by Victor Squires, UNESCO, EOLSS Publishers Co. Ltd. Oxford, UK.
Teague, Richard, Fred Provenza, Brien Norton, Tim Steffens, Matthew Barnes, Mort Kothmann and Roy Roath. 2008. Benefits of Multi-Paddock Grazing Management on Rangelands: Limitations of Experimental Grazing Research and Knowledge Gaps. In: Grasslands: Ecology, Management and Restoration, Editor: Hans G. Schroder, pp. 41-80. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. ISBN 978-1-60692-023-7.
Teague, W.R. 1999. Management of Fynbos (Macchia). In “Veld management in South Africa”. Ed. N.M. Tainton, University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. pp327-333.
Journal Articles
Teague, W.R., S.L. Dowhower, S.A. Baker, N. Haile, P.B. DeLaune, D.M. Conover. 2011. Grazing management impacts on vegetation, soil biota and soil chemical, physical and hydrological properties in tall grass prairie. Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment 141:310-322.
Teague, W.R., S.L. Dowhower, S.A. Baker, R.J. Ansley, U.P. Kreuter, D.M. Conover, J.A. Waggoner. 2010. Soil and herbaceous plant responses to summer patch burns under continuous and rotational grazing. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 137:113–123.
Teague, W. R., S. L. Dowhower, R. J. Ansley, W. E. Pinchak, and J. A. Waggoner. 2010. Integrated Grazing and Prescribed Fire Restoration Strategies in a Mesquite Savanna: I. Vegetation Responses. Rangeland Ecology and Management 63:275–285
R. J. Ansley, W. E. Pinchak, W. R. Teague, B. A. Kramp, D. L. Jones, and K. Barnett. 2010. Integrated Grazing and Prescribed Fire Restoration Strategies in a Mesquite Savanna: II. Fire Behavior and Mesquite Landscape Cover Responses. Rangeland Ecology and Management 63:286–297.
Pinchak, W. E., W. R. Teague, R. J. Ansley, J. A. Waggoner, and S. L. Dowhower. 2010. Integrated Grazing and Prescribed Fire Restoration Strategies in a Mesquite Savanna: III. Cow-calf production responses. Rangeland Ecology and Management 63:298–307.
Teague, W.R., U.P. Kreuter, W.E. Grant, H. Diaz-Solis, M.M. Kothmann. 2009. Economic implications of maintaining rangeland ecosystem health in a semi-arid savanna. Ecological Economics 68:1417-1429.
Diaz-Solis, H., W.E. Grant, M.M. Kothmann, W.R. Teague, J.A. Díaz-García. 2009. Adaptive management of stocking rates to reduce effects of drought on cow-calf production systems in semi-arid grazinglands. Agricultural Systems 100:43-50.
Briske, David, Justin Derner, Joel Brown, Sam Fuhlendorf, Richard Teague, Bob Gillen, Andrew Ash, Kris Havstad and Walter Willms. 2008. Benefits of Rotational Grazing on Rangelands: An Evaluation of the Experimental Evidence. Rangeland Ecology and Management 61:3-17
Kreuter, U.P., J.B. Woodard , C.A. Taylor , W.R. Teague. 2008. Perceptions of Texas landowners regarding fire and its use. Rangeland Ecology and Management 61:456-464.
Simmons, M.T., S.R. Archer, W.R. Teague, R.J. Ansley. 2008. Tree (Prosopis glandulosa) effects on grass growth: An experimental assessment of above- and belowground interactions in a temperate savanna. Journal of Arid Environments 72:314–325.
Teague, W.R., W. E. Grant, U. P. Kreuter, H. Diaz-Solis, S. Dube, M.M. Kothmann, W. E. Pinchak, R.J. Ansley. 2008. An ecological economic simulation model for assessing fire and grazing management effects on mesquite rangelands in Texas. Ecological Economics, 64:612-625.
Teague, W.R., S.E. Duke, J.A. Waggoner, S.L. Dowhower, S.A. Gerrard. 2008. Rangeland Vegetation and Soil Response to Summer Patch Fires under Continuous Grazing. Arid Land Research and Management 22:228-241.
Teague, W.R., R. J. Ansley, W.E. Pinchak, S.L. Dowhower, S.A. Gerrard, J. A. Waggoner. 2008. Interannual herbaceous biomass response to increasing honey mesquite cover on two soils. Rangeland Ecology and Management 61:496-508.
Dowhower, S. L., W.R. Teague, S.A. Gerrard, D. M. Conover. 2007. Angle Cover Class: A Variable Plot Technique for Estimating Shrub Quantities in Rangeland Areas. Arid Land Research and Management. 21:343-358.
Simmons, M. T., S.R. Archer, R.J. Ansley and W.R. Teague. 2007. Grass effects on tree (Prosopis glandulosa) growth in a temperate savanna. Journal of Arid Environments. 69:212-227.
Wilcox, Bradford P., Steven L. Dowhower, W. Richard Teague and Thomas L. Thurow. 2006. Water Balance Relationships for Honey Mesquite Rangelands in the Rolling Plains of Texas. Rangeland Ecology and Management 59:600-606.
Teague, W.R., 2006. Long-term vegetation changes, causes and impact in the Rolling Plains. Proceedings of the Red River Quail Symposium, Texas Wildlife Association Conference, Wichita Falls. Pp 29-39.
Ansley, R.J., W. E. Pinchak, and W.R. Teague. 2005. Mesquite Cover Responses in Rotational Grazing/Prescribed Fire Management Systems: Landscape Assessment Using Aerial Images. In: Sosebee, R.E. (compiler). Shrubland dynamics: fire and water: proceedings; 2004 August 10-12, Lubbock, TX. Proceedings RMRS-P-000. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.
Teague, W.R., Ansley, R.J., Pinchak, W. E. and Dube, S. 2005. Integrating Rotational Grazing and Fire to Manage Mesquite Brush.58:97-117. Associacion Argentina de Produccion Animal. Bahia Blanca, Argentina, October 19-21.
Teague, W.R., and H. Diaz-Solis. 2004. User-oriented models for assessing ecological and economic drought risks on semi-arid rangelands. Presented at TAMU-CONACYT International Programs Conference, Mexico City, Oct 28-29, 2004
Teague, W.R., S.L. Dowhower and J.A. Waggoner. 2004. Drought and grazing patch dynamics under different grazing management. Journal of Arid Environments 58:97-117.
Teague, W.R. and J. K. Foy. 2004. Can the SPUR rangeland simulation model enhance understanding of field experiments?. Arid Land Research and Management 18:217-228.
Waggoner, J.A., Dowhower, S. L., Teague, W.R., and Cadenhead, J.F. 2003. Herbicide use and labor for hand applied control of mesquite. Rangelands 25:19-23.
Teague, W.R. and S.L. Dowhower. 2003. Patch dynamics under rotational and continuous grazing management in large, heterogeneous paddocks. Journal of Arid Environments 53:211-229.
Ansley, R.J., W. E. Pinchak, W.R. Teague, B.A. Kramp, D. L. Jones, and P.W. Jacob. 2002. Long-term grass yields following chemical control of honey mesquite, Journal of Range Management. 57:49-57.
Teague, W.R. and J. K. Foy. 2002. Validation of SPUR2.4 Range Simulation Model Using a Cow-Calf Field Experiment. Agricultural Systems 74:287-302.
Teague, W.R. and S.L. Dowhower. 2002. Irrigation impact on harvest efficiency in grazed Old World bluestem. J. Range Mgmt. 55:260-265.
Teague, W.R. and S.L. Dowhower. 2001. Do life history traits predict response to defoliation in co-occurring prairie grasses? Applied Vegetation Science. 4:267-276.
Teague, W.R. and S.L. Dowhower, S.G. Whisenant and E. Flores-Ancira. 2001. Mesquite and grass interference with establishing juniper seedlings. J. Range Mgmt. 54:680-684.
Teague, W. R., R.J. Ansley, U.P. Kreuter, W.E. Pinchak and J.M. McGrann. 2001. Economics of managing mesquite in north Texas: a sensitivity analysis. J. Range Mgmt. 54:553-560.
Dowhower, S. L., W. R. Teague, R.J. Ansley and W.E. Pinchak. 2001. Dry-weight-rank method assessment in heterogeneous communities. J. Range. Mgmt. 54:71-76.
Teague, W.R., Ansley, R.J., U.P. Kreuter, W.E. Pinchak, and J.M. McGrann. 2001. Fire vs. Herbicide? The economics of using herbicides and prescribed fire in managing mesquite. Rangelands 23::9-14.
Teague, W.R., Ansley, R.J., McGrann, J.M., and Pinchak, W.E. 2000. Developing sustainable grazing management strategies for mesquite rangeland. National Conference on Grazing Lands. Las Vegas, NV. December 5-8, 2000.
Teague, W.R., R.J. Ansley, J.M. McGrann, and W.E. Pinchak. 1999. Developing sustainable management strategies for mesquite rangeland. Revista Argentina de Produccion Animal, 19:37-46.
Teague, W.R., J. K. Foy, S.L. Dowhower and B.T. Cross. 1999. Soil carbon and nitrogen changes following root-plowing of rangeland. J. Range Mgmt. 52:666-670.
Foy, J.K., W.R. Teague, and J.D. Hanson. 1999. Evaluation of the upgraded SPUR model (SPUR2.4). Ecological Modelling 118:149-165.
Teague, W.R. 1996. A research framework to achieve sustainable use of rangeland. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 57:91-102.
Teague, W.R., Dowhower, S. L., Pinchak, W. E., Tolleson, D. R. and Hunt, L. J. 1996. Increasing utilization efficiency of continuously grazed old world bluestem pasture. J. Range Mgmt. 49:535-540.
Teague, W.R. and G. N. Smit. 1992. Relations between woody and herbaceous components and the effects of bush-clearing in Southern Africa savannas. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 9(2):52-60.
Teague, W.R. and B. H. Walker. 1990. Simulating browse production and response of Acacia karroo to defoliation. II. Evaluation of browse management systems and strategies. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 7(4):243-248.
Teague, W.R. and Diane M. Killilea. 1990. The application of various chemicals to cuts made in the stem bases of Brachystegia spiciformis Benth., Julbernardia globiflora (Benth.) Troupin and Terminalia sericea Burch. Ex DC. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 7(2):116-124.
Teague, W.R. and Diane M. Killilea. 1990b. The effect of ringbarking Brachystegia spiciformis Benth., Julbernardia globiflora (Benth.) Troupin and Terminalia sericea Burch ex DC. Trees at different heights with or without the addition of a Picloram/2,4-D mixture to the ring. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 7(3):157-165.
Teague, W.R. and Diane M. Killilea. 1990c. The application of various Picloram formulations to cut stumps of Brachystegia spiciformis Benth., Julbernardia globiflora (Benth.) Troupin and Terminalia sericea Burch. Ex DC. And Acacia karroo trees. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 7(2):125-132.
Teague, W.R., Rosemary C. Teague and B.H. Walker. 1990. Simulating browse production and response of Acacia karroo to defoliation. I. Model description and sensitivity analyses. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 7(1):1-10.
Teague, W.R. 1989a. The rate of consumption of bush and grass by goats in a representative Acacia karroo savanna community in the eastern Cape. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 6(1):8-13.
Teague, W.R. 1989b. Effect of intensity and frequency of defoliation on aerial growth and carbohydrate reserves in Acacia karroo Hayne plants. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 6(3):132-138.
Teague, W.R. 1989c. The response of Acacia karroo plants to defoliation of upper or lower canopy. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 6(4):225-229.
Teague, W.R. 1989d. Patterns of selection of Acacia karroo by goats and changes in tannin levels and in vitro digestibility following defoliation. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 6(4):230-235.
Teague, W.R. 1988a. The response of Acacia karroo plants to defoliation by hand compare to defoliation by goats. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 5(3):122-124.
Teague, W.R. 1988b. Growth patterns and annual growth cycle of Acacia karroo Hayne in relation to water stress. II. The annual use and replenishment of non-structural carbohydrates in relation to phenological development. J. Grassl. Soc. South Afr. 5(3):169-173.
Teague, W.R. 1988c. Effect of intensity of defoliation and water stress on the rate of photosynthesis and the recovery of carbohydrate reserves in Acacia karroo Hayne. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 5(4):223-226.
Teague, W.R. and B. H. Walker. 1988a. Growth patterns and annual growth cycle of Acacia karroo Hayne in relation to water stress. I. Leaf and shoot growth. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 5(2):85-95.
Teague, W.R. and B. H. Walker.1988b. Effect of intensity of defoliation by goats at different phenophases on leaf and shoot growth of Acacia karroo Hayne. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 5(4):197-206.
Stuart-Hill, G. C., A. J. Aucamp, C. J. G. Le Roux and W.R. Teague. 1986. Towards a method of assessing the veld condition of the Valley Bushveld in the eastern Cape. J. Grassl. Soc. South. Afr. 3:19-24.
Teague, W.R. and H. K. Ward. 1976. Observations on the use of Tordon 101 in Msasa-Munhondo woodland. Rhodesian Agric. J. 73(2):45-51.
Proceedings (edited)
Teague, W.R. and S.L. Dowhower. 2003. Drought and grazing patch dynamics under different grazing management treatments in southern USA prairie. Rangelands in the New Millenium. Proceedings of the 7th International Rangeland Congress, Durban, South Africa. 26 July-1 August, 2003.
Teague, W. R., R.J. Ansley, U.P. Kreuter. 2003. Economics of fire as a follow-up to herbicide treatment of mesquite. Rangelands in the New Millenium. Proceedings of the 7th International Rangeland Congress, Durban, South Africa. 26 July-1 August, 2003.
Teague, W.R., Ansley, R.J., McGrann, J.M. and Pinchak, W.E. 2000. Developing sustainable grazing management strategies for mesquite rangeland. National Conference on Grazing Lands. Las Vegas, NV. December 5-8, 2000.
Teague, W.R. 1989. Recommended agricultural practices in the mountain fynbos of the Baviaanskloof, Kouga and Elands River mountains in the eastern cape region. In “The Kouga-Baviaanskloof Complex: Conservation Status and management Problems”. Eds. G.I.H. Kerley and L.M. Els. Proceedings of a Workshop to review the Conservation Status and Management problems of the Kouga-Baviaanskloof, October 1989. p54-61.
Teague, W.R. 1983. The expected response of Acacia karroo Hayne to moisture stress and defoliation. Proc. Grassld. Soc. Sth. Afr. 18:147-150.
Aucamp, A.J., J.E. Danckwerts, W.R. Teague and J.J. Venter. 1983. The role of Acacia karroo in the False Thornveld of the Eastern Cape. Proc. Grassld. Soc. Sth. Afr. 18:151-154.
Teague, W.R., W.S.W. Trollope and A.J. Aucamp. 1981. Veld management in the semi-arid bush-grass communities of the Eastern Cape. Proc. Grassld. Soc. Sth. Afr. 16:23-28.
Popular Articles
Waggoner, J. A., S. L. Dowhower, W. R. Teague, and J. F. Cadenhead. 2003. Herbicide Use and Labor for Herd Applied Control of Mesquite. Rangelands 25(S) 19-23.
Teague, W. R., R.J. Ansley, U.P. Kreuter, W.E. Pinchak and J.M. McGrann. 2001. Fire vs. Herbicide? The economics of using herbicides and prescribed fire are compared in managing mesquite. Rangelands. 23(6):9-14.
Teague, W.R. and Joelyn K. Foy. Simulation Models and Management of Rangeland Ecosystems. SPUR2.4: Its Development and Application. Rangelands (in press).
Teague, W.R, R. Borchardt, R.J. Ansley, W.E. Pinchak, J. Cox, J.K Foy, and J.M. McGrann. 1997. Sustainable management strategies for mesquite rangeland: the Waggoner Kite project. Rangelands. 19:4-8.
Teague, Richard, Jim Ansley, Bill Pinchak and Jim McGrann, 1996. A research-rancher partnership to achieve sustainable use of rangeland. Texas Tech Research Highlights – 1995, pp 28-29.
Teague, Richard, Jim Ansley, Bill Pinchak and Jim McGrann. 1996. Ranchers and Researchers Work Together. Grass Roots, 1996. Texas Section, Society for Range Management.
Wrinkle, Jason and Richard Teague, 1996. Density estimates of bobwhite quail on two range types and their response to grazing systems and prescribed fire. Texas Tech Research Highlights – 1995, pp 26-27.
Teague, W.R. and W.E. Pinchak. 1994. Getting the best from continuously grazed Old World bluestem. Research Range and Wildlife Management highlights, College of Agricultural Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas.
Teague, W.R. 1989. Tree growth and response to defoliation. In “Grazing Management: A Strategy for the Future”. Department of Agriculture and Water Supply. Agriforum ‘89.
Teague, W.R. 1988. Gebruik Soetdoringveld vir meer vleis. Landbouweekblad, 21 Oktober, 1988. pp58-59.
Teague, W.R. and J.E. Danckwerts. 1984. Determination of carrying capacity. Dohne Agric. 6(2):8-12.
Teague, W.R. and A.J. Aucamp. 1984. Management of Bushveld. Dohne Agric. 6(2):20-21.
Teague, W.R. 1984. The management of Thornveld. Dohne Agric. 6(2):21-23.