Owing to the methane (CH4) produced by rumen fermentation, ruminants are a source of greenhouse gas (GHG) and are perceived as a problem. We propose that with appropriate regenerative crop
Forage production, stand persistence, and economic returns depend on proper forage establishment of pasture and hay fields. Successful forage establishment depends on proper seeding rate, planting depth, and planting date.
Cover crops (CCs) are considered to deliver multiple soil ecosystem services, but such potential could vary by climatic region. This leads to the question: can CCs improve soil ecosystem services
Grazing lands are complex socio-ecological systems that provide vegetation for livestock consumption and a host of other ecosystem services including clean water, recreation, and wildlife habitat. Grazing managers often adjust
Depletion of soil organic carbon (SOC) resulting from extractive agriculture is a key driver of soil degradation. Much of this SOC has been released to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide,
Natural soil is an ecosystem consisting of minerals, organic matter (OM), living organisms, water, and air and maintaining an unceasing flow of matter and energy within and with the surrounding
Research has shown that unrestricted grazing of croplands can have detrimental effects on soil health, but it is suggested that moderate grazing of cover crops (CC) may increase the beneficial
Bioenergy production could provide more sustainable energy and reduce dependency on fossil fuels, while using existing infrastructure for fuel delivery. Crop stover, not used for food, represents an important feedstock
Mary and Zack talk about taking grazing to the next level. Mary dives into detail about the feed value of different cover crops while Zack introduces stock-cropping, his innovative way
Post-weaning management practices can both positively and negatively impact palatability traits. Little research has been conducted on the backgrounding phase of production, and even less has evaluated the viability of
In this session, Steven Mirsky (USDA-ARS) discusses the role of cover crops in integrated fertility management and maximizing nutrient availability, as well as the role of grasses versus legumes and
In this session, Steven Mirsky (USDA-ARS) discusses the role of cover crops in integrated fertility management and maximizing nutrient availability, as well as the role of grasses versus legumes and
In this session, Steven Mirsky (USDA-ARS) discusses the role of cover crops in integrated fertility management and maximizing nutrient availability, as well as the role of grasses versus legumes and
Make sure your cows work for you (not the other way around)! Meghan and Nathan discuss setting up expectations for grazing cover crops. Need livestock or more crop ground? Meghan
In the Southeastern U.S., data on potential cover crops are lacking compared to other regions and the information available pertains to warm-season cover crop species used for forage or grain/seed
Currently, most of the available information on potential warm-season legumes for use as cover crops in the southeastern U.S. has been culled from research on using these species as forage,
Cowpeas were extensively grown in the southern U.S. for use as cover crops, seasonal forage, or green manure before the development of inorganic N fertilizers. Cowpeas are excellent warm season
An integrated crop-livestock system (ICLS) is a practice of using crops and livestock on a single farm so that they complement each other in a variety of ways, including mitigating
Two ryegrass species are of great importance in forage/livestock production; annual ryegrass and perennial ryegrass. Both species are easy to establish, versatile in how they can be used and adapted
Introducing summer cover crops to the system could increase soil conservation and farm profitability if grazed. Short-term benefits of planting a summer cover crop might include reduced soil erosion in