Project Overview
FNC07-656
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2007: $6,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2009
Region: North Central
State: Missouri
Project Coordinator:
Annual Reports
Commodities
- Animals: bovine
Practices
- Animal Production: grazing management
- Crop Production: nutrient cycling, nutrient management
- Soil Management: soil analysis
Proposal summary:
To show the increase in organic matter that can be achieved through grazing cattle with Ultra High Stock Density (UHSD). Cattle will be used in a very high stock density (250,000 or higher per acre) with nutrient cycling and animal impact on the soil to achieve the desired results.
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