Prof. Caroline Brophy, writing for The Conversation, outlines the positive implications of landmark research conducted across ...

Background and aims The selection of legume species and species mixtures influences agroecosystem nitrogen (N) and carbon cycling. We utilized a fertility gradient to investigate the effects of plant ...

During the cold winter when pastures contain scant forage, hay is the typical diet for cattle, horses, sheep and goats. Next to pasture, good quality hay is the ideal feed. However, there are ...

Aims Grasslands are important agricultural production systems, where ecosystem functioning is affected by land management practices. Grass-legume mixtures are commonly cultivated to increase grassland ...

LEY farming is a system in which grasses and legumes are cultivated in proper rotation for hay, silage and pasture to meet maximum livestock needs and improve and conserve soil fertility. Leys are ...

Which grass and legume varieties are recommended for pastures depend on the soils involved, says Dave Schwartz, Extension educator in southwest Minnesota. Extension recommends planting a mixture of ...

In Indiana, pastures are generally (but not always) relegated to land that is too steep and rocky for row crops. The soils tend to be shallow, low in fertility, and droughty. The dominant plant ...