Effect of Grazing Double-Cropped Annual Forages on Soil and Crop Yields

G2264
Published 2015

Many of the species promoted and used as cover crops can be excellent forage crops. Obtaining animal production by grazing double-cropped forages (cover crops used for forage) has the potential to significantly improve the diversity, productivity, and economic viability of cropping systems while reducing erosion potential and increasing soil organic matter concentrations. The potential of double-crop forage production is less in northern (colder with fewer growing degree days) and southwestern (drier soil and higher evapotranspiration rates) Nebraska. Nevertheless, opportunities exist for double-crop forage production in Nebraska.

Publication Details

Authors

Mary E. Drewnoski

Humberto Blanco

Subject

Animal Agriculture

Beef

Publication Date June 11, 2015
Last Revision Date June 11, 2015
Language English
Formats

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Series NebGuide