1999 Annual Report for FW99-060
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1999: $3,500.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2001
Region: Western
State: Wyoming
Principal Investigator:
Improving Ranch Unit Stability and Sustainability through Grazing Irrigated Alfalfa
Summary
This project will compare the profitability and yield of grazing alfalfa with haying. Stocker cattle will be used to harvest irrigated hayland. Bloat loss will be diminished by putting dish detergent in the drinking water, in addition to other bloat protection practices.