Establishing On-farm Management Systems for Grass-fed Beef

Project Overview

FNC98-223
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1998: $4,980.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2000
Region: North Central
State: Iowa
Project Coordinator:
Doug Erickson

Annual Reports

Commodities

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

Practices

  • Animal Production: mineral supplements, pasture fertility, pasture renovation, range improvement, grazing - rotational, watering systems, feed/forage
  • Crop Production: nutrient cycling
  • Education and Training: demonstration, on-farm/ranch research
  • Pest Management: biological control
  • Production Systems: holistic management
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