Armstrong Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

Rotational Grazing Demonstrations with Beef Cows on CRP Land in Adams County, 2001

Authors: Chris Nelson (Iowa State University) , Rick Sprague (Natural Resources Conservation Service) , Russell Bredahl (Iowa State University) , Brian Peterson (United States Department of Agriculture) , William Bartenhagen (Farm Service Agency) , John Klein (National Resources Conservation Service)

Abstract

Two rotational-grazing systems have been demonstrated on CRP land near Corning, Iowa, annually from 1991–2001. This report summarizes the 2001 production data. A 13-paddock intensive-rotational grazing system and a 4-paddock rotational grazing system were established in 1991 to show economically feasible grass alternatives to row crops and CRP for steeply sloping (9%–14% slope), highly-erodible land (HEL).

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How to Cite: Nelson, C. , Sprague, R. , Bredahl, R. , Peterson, B. , Bartenhagen, W. & Klein, J. (2002) “Rotational Grazing Demonstrations with Beef Cows on CRP Land in Adams County, 2001”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2001(1).