High Plains Research Location

90th Anniversary 2018

 History of the Station

Scientific Staff (1928-current)

A.C. Hildreth: Initiating USDA Agricultural Research in Cheyenne

Chronological History and Photos of Station 

 

Station Size	2870 acres
Elevation	6190-6460 ft
Annual Precipitation	14.6 inches
Growing Season	128 Days
Rangeland Type	Mixed Grass Prairie
45% blue grama, 15% western wheatgrass, 15 % other grasses, 10% sedges, 10% broad-leaved plants
Annual Production	1380 lb/acre
Cattle Carrying Capacity	500-1700 lb/acre