Western Research and Demonstration Farm

Warm-Season Grass Pasture Improvements with Legume Mixtures

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Abstract

Pastures in Iowa consist mostly of cool-season grasses. A combination of warm-season grass and cool-season grass would improve overall efficiency of forage growth available for livestock production. The addition of legumes can improve the overall efficiency of pastures because the legumes in the warm-season grass mixtures can help to improve forage quality and reduce the nitrogen fertilizer needed.

Keywords: Animal Science, Agronomy

How to Cite: Braden, I. S. , Moore, K. J. , Hoffman, M. P. & Gertsma, J. (2003) “Warm-Season Grass Pasture Improvements with Legume Mixtures”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2002(1).