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Conservation Effects Assessment Project update from AFGC
The American Forage and Grassland Council reports: Rangeland CEAP report available, Pastureland CEAP progress The Rangeland CEAP Report is available on line here. The exhaustive assessment of seven practice standards that are used in management of rangelands was managed and … Continue reading
New multi-state organic dairy research
From the press release: Researchers from the University of New Hampshire are leading a multi-state project that aims to help organic dairy farmers better produce and market their milk. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) … Continue reading
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Tagged ARS, Cornell University, dairy, grazing, ME, milk quality, NH, NY, organic, PA, University of Maine, University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, VT
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NEPC 2011 Meeting Poster Session
Finishing Meat Goats on Birdsfoot Trefoil, Chicory, or Red Clover Pastures, Authors: K.E. Turner and K.A. Cassida, Appalachian Farming Systems Research Center, Beaver, WV 25813, and A.M. Zajac, Virginia/Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA 24061 Functional … Continue reading
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NEPC 2011 Meeting Part III
Northeast Pasture Research and Extension Consortium Proceedings of Annual Business Meeting Ramada Conference Center and Inn State College, Pennsylvania February 1-2, 2011 Part I of the meeting report Part II of the meeting report After lunch, Session 3 began at … Continue reading
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What Will Climate Change Mean to Grazing Animals?
Northeast Pasture Research and Extension Consortium Ramada Conference Center and Inn State College, Pennsylvania February 1-2, 2011 Session 3 What Will Climate Change Mean to Grazing Animals? Dr. Larry Chase, Professor of Animal Science-Nutrition from Cornell University All animals have … Continue reading
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Tagged climate change, Cornell University, cows, dairy, heat stress, milk production, NY, temperature
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Invasive Plants, Climate and CO2: Implications for Agriculture
Northeast Pasture Research and Extension Consortium Ramada Conference Center and Inn State College, Pennsylvania February 1-2, 2011 Session 3 Invasive Plants, Climate and CO2: Implications for Agriculture Dr. Lewis Ziska, research plant physiologist, USDA-ARS, Crop Systems and Global Change Lab, … Continue reading
Implications of Rising Atmospheric CO2 and Climate Change for Grazinglands
Northeast Pasture Research and Extension Consortium Ramada Conference Center and Inn State College, Pennsylvania February 1-2, 2011 Session 3 Implications of Rising Atmospheric CO2 and Climate Change for Grazinglands Dr. Jack Morgan, plant physiologist, USDA-ARS Crops Research Laboratory, Fort Collins, … Continue reading
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Tagged ARS, carbon dioxide, climate change, pasture, precipitation, temperature
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What will the Climate be like for our children and grandchildren?
Northeast Pasture Research and Extension Consortium Ramada Conference Center and Inn State College, Pennsylvania February 1-2, 2011 Session 3 What will the Climate be like for our children and grandchildren? Dr. Howard Skinner, plant physiologist, USDA-ARS Pasture Systems and Watershed … Continue reading
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Tagged ARS, carbon dioxide, climate change, precipitation, temperature
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NEPC 2011 Meeting Part II
Northeast Pasture Research and Extension Consortium Proceedings of Annual Business Meeting Ramada Conference Center and Inn State College, Pennsylvania February 1-2, 2011 Part I of the meeting report After the mid-morning break, Session 2, Small Ruminants on Pasture, was held. … Continue reading
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Pasture Research Needs
Northeast Pasture Research and Extension Consortium Ramada Conference Center and Inn State College, Pennsylvania February 1-2, 2011 Session 2 Pasture Research Needs for the Next 5 Years Dr. Evert Byington, National Program Leader for Rangeland, Pasture, and Forages, USDA Agricultural … Continue reading