Technology Transfer of Grazing System Components to Producers Implementing Sustainable Rotational Grazing Systems

Project Overview

LNC00-164
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2000: $24,587.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2002
Matching Federal Funds: $18,000.00
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $30,000.00
Region: North Central
State: Iowa
Project Coordinator:
Mark D. Boswell
Southern Iowa Forage and Livestock Committee

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Agronomic: grass (misc. perennial), hay
  • Additional Plants: native plants
  • Animals: bovine

Practices

  • Animal Production: manure management, pasture renovation, grazing - rotational, watering systems, winter forage, feed/forage
  • Crop Production: nutrient cycling
  • Education and Training: demonstration, extension, farmer to farmer
  • Farm Business Management: whole farm planning
  • Natural Resources/Environment: riverbank protection, soil stabilization
  • Pest Management: chemical control, competition, physical control, precision herbicide use
  • Production Systems: integrated crop and livestock systems
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