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Forage Spokesman Information, Clayton Geralds, Brady Jarvis

Kentucky Grazing Conference

No abstract provided.

Supplementing Cattle On Pasture: When, What And How Much?, Roy Burris

Kentucky Grazing Conference

The biggest advantage of maintaining cattle in the southeast is our ability to grow forages. It is generally an economic advantage to make maximum use of our forage and then supplement only when needed to meet our production goals. Judicious use of extra nutrition to grazing cattle can allow us to meet an objective which was best stated by Hoveland in 1986:

“Our objective is to maintain pasture at the highest quality that the environment will allow and efficiently convert as much of the pasture as possible into saleable animal product.”

Fencing And Watering Systems: Simpler Is Better, Ralph Quillin

Kentucky Grazing Conference

Sustainability and Grazing Management have taken on a new importance in the Americana farm community. The key components of the sustainable approach, profitability, agronomic, social and ecological responsibility and quality of life are becoming obtainable goals for this and future farming generations.

Practical Grazing Management And Feed Strategies To Alleviate Fescue Toxicosis, Glen Aiken

Kentucky Grazing Conference

Tall fescue grown in Kentucky is productive and persistent and that is why the state has 5 million acres of the stuff! Fescue has tolerances to drought, low fertility, and overgrazing that are attributed to a fungal endophyte which infects most tall fescue plants. Unfortunately, these advantages of tall fescue that livestock producers appreciate are offset by reduced calving percentages and calf weight gains caused by consumption of ergot alkaloids produced by the endophyte. Ergot alkaloids affect the physiology of cattle to cause elevation in body temperature, reduced sweating, retention of winter hair coats and uncontrollable growth of summer hair …

Herbicide Options For Pasture Weed Control, Jonathan D. Green

Kentucky Grazing Conference

Weeds have become more evident and problematic in grazed pastures as forage and livestock production systems have intensified. As animals consume the more desirable and palatable plant species in pastures, weedy plants become more abundant. In particular, animals tend to avoid grazing plants which contain thorns, prickly spines, or are unpalatable making some pastures less productive. In fact, many of the more problematic plants observed in Kentucky’s grazed pastures possess these characteristics including thistles, spiny amaranth (spiny pigweed), horsenettle, common cocklebur, tall ironweed, and buttercups.

Horse Pasture Monitoring Program: Results After Three Years, Tom Keene, S. Ray Smith

Kentucky Grazing Conference

Since 2001-2002 and the outbreak of Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MLRS) the University of Kentucky has been developing stronger ties with the state’s equine industry. Approximately 30% of the foal crop was lost in the Central Bluegrass region during this period with a devastating impact on the industry. Traditionally, many Thoroughbred farms have functioned as independent entities, but MLRS helped them to realize that the University of Kentucky had tremendous amount of expertise that they could provide in the areas of animal health, forage management, and other areas. Initially, there were many theories as to the cause of MLRS with …

Forage Legumes Vs. Fertilizer Nitrogen, Garry D. Lacefield

Kentucky Grazing Conference

A few weeks after I started to work as a Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Kentucky, I heard my mentor and forage idol, Mr. Warren Thompson, speak on forage legumes. Warren, along with Dr’s. Tim Taylor and W.C. Templeton had pioneered the “Pasture Renovation Program” in Kentucky. In addition, Mr. Ed Smith had joined the team and collectively they developed the “Power-til Pasture Renovator.” Warren began his presentation by talking about Kentucky Forages pointing out we were so fortunate to have a good grass base and the opportunity to grow lots of legumes. He also talked about all …

Growth Of Grasses And Legumes: Impact On Grazing, S. Ray Smith

Kentucky Grazing Conference

The primary, cool season, perennial pasture grasses used in Kentucky are orchardgrass, bluegrass, and tall fescue. When not grazed or harvested, each of these passes through successive stages of growth in the spring: 1) leafy vegetative; 2) boot with seed heads enclosed in leaf sheath; 3) heading when the seed heads begin to show and, 4) bloom when pollination has occurred ( Figure 2). Since fiber and lignin contents increase steadily beyond the vegetative stage, while percent protein and digestibility decrease, a major goal in grazing management is to maintain these grasses in the leafy, vegetative stage at all times. …

Foreword And Kfgc Award Winners [2008], Garry D. Lacefield, Christi L. Forsythe

Kentucky Grazing Conference

No abstract provided.

Modelling Growth And Predicting Future Developed Land In The Upstate Of South Carolina, Craig E. Campbell, Jeffery Allen, Kang Shou Lu

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

An Assessment Of Water Quality And Urbanization In The Gills Creek Watershed, Jessica Artz

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Hydrologic And Water Quality Monitoring On Turkey Creek Watershed, Francis Marion National Forest, Sc, D M. Amatya, T J. Callahan, A Radecki-Pawlik, P Drewes, C Trettin, W F. Hansen

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Cooperative Restoration Programs In Critical Habitats In The Upper South Carolina Coastal Region, J M. Whetstone, C L. Page, C A. Gresham, M C. Nespeca

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Human Health & Water Issues - Micro & Macro: Harmful Algal Blooms, Climate Change & Infectious Diseases Disaster-Related H20 Injuries, Illnesses, Robert Ball

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Alcoa-Mt. Holly Zero Process Water Discharge Using Phytotechnology, Lauren Schmelter

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Recovery, Reuse, And Recycling Of Debris From The Demolition Of The Grace And Pearman Bridges At Charleston, South Carolina, Fred L. Cooper

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Potable Water Needs In The Aftermath Of A Disaster: A Case Study From The 2005 Tsunami Relief Effort In Sri Lanka And Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, G C. Greene Iv

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Etowah Water Bank: A Regional Solution For Water Supply Reliability And Sustainability, R David G. Pyne

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

The Influence Of Natural Organic Matter On The Fate And Effects Of Carbon Nanomaterials, Aj Edgington, A Rao, P Ke, L Ferguson, Sj Klaine

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Evaluation Of Needs And Sources For A Small Drinking Water Supply System, Kathryn Nexsen, Clint Riley

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Private Property, Public Resource, Public Problem: The Role Of Participation In Developing Innovative Stormwater Management Approaches In Aiken, South Carolina, Victoria Chanse

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Managing Water Supply In Turbulent Times, David T. Zimmer

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Preparing For The Worst: Integrated Drought Planning For A Sc Water Utility In The Age Of Water Scarcity, Hope Walker, Robert Osborne, Clint Shealy, Mike Caston, Billy Cothran

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Regional Assessments Of Nutrient Sources, Transport, And Delivery To Streams And Coastal Areas, Mike Woodside

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Establishing A Regional Forum To Address Water Resource Challenges In The Southeastern United States: A Concept For Regional Collaboration, Dennis W. Barnett

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference
Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Improving Drought Management Policy And Practice: Lessons From Drought And Ferc Relicensing, Kirsten Lackstrom

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Future Need Analysis: Risk-Based Planning For Water Supply Expansions To Meet Uncertain Growing Demand, John M. Clayton

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Magnitude And Frequency Of Floods In Rural Basins Of South Carolina, North Carolina, And Georgia, Toby D. Feaster, John C. Weaver, Anthony J. Gotvald

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Historic Scour Data Collected At Selected Bridges In South Carolina, Stephen T. Benedict, Thomas A. Abrahamsen, Andral W. Caldwell

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region

Gully Control On The Sumter National Forest In S.C., William F. Hansen, Dennis L. Law

S.C. Water Resources Conference

2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Addressing Water Challenges Facing the State and Region