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Pastureland Literature Synthesis

As part of the joint USDA-NRCS, USDA-ARS and University collaboration on Grazingland CEAP (Conservation Effects Assessment Project), a detailed survey of existing scientific literature on conservation practices in pasture was compiled. The project, edited by Dr. Jerry Nelson, covered four … Continue reading

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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

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Gaining Ground

The NRCS, Virginia Cooperative Extension and others have worked together to interview farmers about management practices for the Gaining Ground project. The result: two videos, one on no-till and the other on grazing management. Gaining Ground Trailer: Successful Graziers Tell … Continue reading

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Molasses Supplements to Grazing Dairy Cows – On Farm Case Study

Northeast Pasture Research and Extension Consortium Ramada Conference Center and Inn State College, Pennsylvania February 1-2, 2011 Session 1 Molasses Supplements to Grazing Dairy Cows – On Farm Case Study Karen Hoffman, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service Resource Conservationist (Animal Science) … Continue reading

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