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Description
Abstract
Bale Grazing: A Practical, Low-Cost, and Environmentally-Sound Management Strategy to
Winter Beef Cattle
Bale grazing is an innovative conservation approach and low-cost winter feeding system for beef
cattle. Compared with sacrifice lots and permanent feeding pads, bale grazing can lower
machinery and labor costs, more efficiently cycle nutrients, and reduce soil loss and nutrient
runoff. We will test this little-used approach on 66 participating farms in a 6-state region in
eastern US for potential widespread benefits for beef cattle producers and the environment. The
overall goal of this project is to increase adoption of bale grazing by beef cattle farmers in the
Eastern US by demonstrating the practical, economic, and ecological benefits available through
its proper implementation.
Status | Active |
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Effective start/end date | 3/1/22 → 2/7/27 |
Funding
- Natural Resources Conservation Service: $2,281,844.00
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